One-Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage offers lower fat content while still providing flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is more tender and widely available.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Chop the onion into small pieces and set aside.

Clean and press the garlic into a bowl and set aside.

Preheat the pot on the stovetop until hot and sizzling.

Add the chopped onions to the pot, followed by the garlic.

Add red pepper flakes for extra spice if desired.

Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned.

Add Better Than Bullion beef base and water to the pot.

Simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes.

Chop the young potatoes and add them to the simmering soup.

Simmer until the potatoes are tender.

Add heavy cream to the soup and bring to a boil again.

Add chopped kale to the soup and turn off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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