Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Utah’s Top Rated Cuisine Unlimited Catering Recipes Featured at CNS Art & Soup 2023

Look no further if you're searching for a filling and delicious soup! Zuppa Toscana from Cuisine Unlimited Catering is made with fresh and savory ingredients that make it easy to eat two (or three!) bowls.

Zuppa Toscana is a classic Italian soup that's perfect for colder days. Made with spicy Italian sausage, kale, potatoes, and heavy cream, it's a flavorful and hearty dish that's sure to satisfy. Our version of this easy Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is Gluten-Free. For those who want to ensure they are avoiding gluten, it's important to double check the sausage label to ensure it's gluten-free!

It's also versatile and can be easily customized to fit different dietary needs, such as making it dairy free, vegetarian or vegan. If you simply need the recipe to be dairy free, swap out the heavy cream for coconut cream. And for those who prefer a plant-based version, swapping out the sausage for a plant-based option and using coconut cream or vegetable broth can create a delicious vegan or vegetarian alternative. Kale is also a key ingredient in this soup, offering a nutritious boost with vitamins and minerals. If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Zuppa Toscana a try - it's a classic dish that's sure to impress.

1- pound spicy Italian ground sausage (use mild for more kid-friendly)
4 tablespoons butter
½ white onion - diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4-5 yellow potatoes - cut into 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt - or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups chopped kale

Instructions

Saute sausage for 5-6 minutes in a large pot until just browned. (Dietary restriction? Swap out the sausage for a vegan sausage, you may need to add more butter or oil to substitute for a lack of fat)
Transfer the sausage to a bowl using a slotted spoon (you want to keep all those juices in the pot for the next step!). Set aside for now.
In that same pot, add butter (Dietary restriction? Swap this for olive oil or avocado oil) and saute onions over medium heat until translucent and starting to slightly brown.
Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add chicken broth (Dietary restriction? Swap this for a rich vegetable or mushroom stock), water, potatoes and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and boil until potatoes are tender. Check with a fork to ensure they are tender.
Stir in kale (you could swap this for collard greens or swiss chard to mix it up!) and heavy cream (Dietary restriction? Swap this for coconut milk instead).
Add sausage back into the pot, stirring to combine.
Add salt and pepper if desired
Optional: Serve garnished with parmesan cheese and croutons

We are thrilled to be able to share this recipe with you, and we hope you love it as much as we do! It's been a Cuisine Unlimited fan favorite for years, so when we were asked to contribute to the CNS Art & Soup 2023 event, we knew this was one of the recipes to include this year! Want to add this to your next event, contact us now!

CNS Art & Soup is one of our favorite charity events to participate in throughout the year. According to their webpage, Community Nursing Services (CNS) was established in 1928 as a charitable organization dedicated to caring for the sick in the comfort of their own homes. CNS is the oldest home health care agency in Utah, as well as one of the largest and most diversified. Today, CNS offers a broad array of in-home services, regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

Art & Soup raises funds for the CNS Charitable Care Program, which provides home health care and hospice to thousands of uninsured and underinsured, low-income individuals across the state of Utah each year.

CNS Art + Soup 2023 is pleased to invite you to experience the delectable Zuppa Toscana by Cuisine Unlimited Catering in Salt Lake City. It’s perfect for any event—don’t miss the chance to try this new favorite!

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