Flavourful Creamy Tuscan Soup Recipe
This Juicy Tuscan Soup proves that a recipe can be both easy and healthy without sacrificing the soul of traditional Tuscan cooking.
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 immersion blender Optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 375 g bacon cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 large russet potatoes cut into 1/2" cubes
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half & half
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon on medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside
- Add sausages, onion and garlic to the bacon grease and cook until no longer pink
- Add potatoes, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes while mixing well.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil
- Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft then stir in the cream
- Let simmer for an additional 2 minutes then add spinach and cook for 1 minute or until wilted.
- Adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 753kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 26gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 1069mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1512IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg
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