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Hearty bowl of Italian sausage zuppa with creamy broth and tender potatoes.

Italian Sausage Zuppa

This is a true one-pot wonder that’s ideal for feeding a crowd, stocking your freezer, or just settling in for a cozy night at home.
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Cook Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Hot Italian sausage ground
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 White or yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half and half)
  • 1 lb Yellow Potatoes
  • 3 cups Kale, torn in pieces
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the Italian sausage with red pepper flakes over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, remove the sausage from the pot, and set aside in the refrigerator.
  • In the same pot sauté garlic and onions over low-medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Add the diced potatoes and simmer until tender, about 25–30 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and heat just until warmed through—do not boil.
  • Return the sausage to the pot, add the kale, and cook until everything is heated through and the kale is wilted.
  • Ladle into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Keyword Creamy, Hearty, Soup, Spicy