For a vegan version, substitute almond or soy milk for the half-and-half. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
A hearty and comforting vegetarian twist on the classic Italian soup, Zuppa Toscana. Packed with flavorful plant-based sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale in a creamy, spiced broth. A soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add vegetable broth and thinly sliced potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add chopped kale, vegan sausage slices, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until 1/2 of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
Stir in half-and-half; cover and simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
For a vegan version, substitute almond or soy milk for the half-and-half. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.
Stuart Quigley
May 12, 2025My family loved this soup, even the meat-eaters!
Virginie Oreilly
May 7, 2025The perfect comfort food for a chilly evening.
Cole Wehner
May 1, 2025Doubled the recipe and it was gone in two days!
Velva Nikolaus
Apr 13, 2025Be careful with the cayenne pepper, a little goes a long way! I accidentally made mine too spicy the first time.
Chelsey Conroy
Apr 11, 2025I made this with almond milk and it was still so creamy and delicious.
Kayla Boyer
Apr 11, 2025This soup is amazing! So flavorful and easy to make.
Isabel Mann
Apr 4, 2025I added a little bit of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor and it was fantastic!
Isadore Jaskolski
Apr 1, 2025I found that using Yukon gold potatoes gave the soup a creamier texture.