Zuppa Toscana For One
This single serving Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach, and a touch of cream. It’s a quick and easy version of the popular restaurant favorite, scaled down for one and ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice bacon
- 1 link Italian sausage -casing removed (3 to 4-ounces)
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 small russet potato -peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook the Sausage and Vegetables: Add sausage, onions, garlic, and chili powder to the pan. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are slightly tender, about 12 minutes.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add Cream: Turn off the heat and stir in the cream.
- Serve: Pour into a bowl and top with the crumbled bacon.
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Notes
- Cut Evenly: Dice potatoes into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Low-Carb Swap: Use cauliflower florets instead of potatoes for a lower carb version.
- Sausage Options: Try spicy Italian, turkey sausage, or chorizo for a different flavor or heat level.
- Add Cheese: Top with shredded Parmesan or your favorite cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1342mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg
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