Description

Warm up your kitchen with this creamy and comforting Zuppa Toscana Soup featuring smoked turkey bacon, tender russet potatoes, fresh kale, and melted shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal). This rich yet balanced soup combines hearty textures and cozy flavors in an easy-to-make recipe perfect for family meals or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

6 slices smoked turkey bacon
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 cups fresh kale, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)

Seasonings

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Crisp the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until browned and fragrant. Remove the crispy slices and set aside for garnish, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Sauté Onion and Garlic: Using the rendered fat, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, building a flavorful base for the soup.
Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the peeled and sliced potatoes along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Incorporate Kale: Add the chopped kale to the pot and stir until it wilts and softens, roughly 5 minutes, adding texture and nutrition to the soup.
Finish with Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream or coconut cream and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) over the soup. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the broth thickens to a creamy consistency.
Season and Serve: Season with salt, black pepper, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Top with the reserved crispy smoked turkey bacon pieces and serve hot.

Notes

Cut potatoes evenly to ensure they cook consistently.
Add kale towards the end to keep it bright green and tender.
Simmer gently to meld flavors without breaking down ingredients too much.
Use high-quality or homemade vegetable broth for the best flavor.
Adjust cream amounts to achieve preferred soup thickness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Zuppa Toscana Soup, creamy soup, smoked turkey bacon, kale soup, Italian soup, comfort food, gluten free