Zuppa Toscana Recipe: Easy and Delicious Soup for Travelers
Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare on the go? Our Zuppa Toscana recipe, straight from the kitchen of a seasoned truck driver, is the perfect solution. This Tuscan soup is not only tasty but also easy to prepare, even while traveling.
Ingredients for Zuppa Toscana:
- Fresh Kale
- Onion
- Smoky Bacon
- Potatoes
- Italian Sausage
- Crusty Italian bread
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Ritz crackers or some toasted crackers (used as a thickening agent)
Seasonings for Zuppa Toscana:
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Thyme
- Basil Leaf
- Fiery Red Pepper
- Extra Parmesan Cheese
Liquids for Zuppa Toscana:
- Chicken Stock
- Half and Half or Heavy Whipping Cream
Cooking Equipment:
- Crockpot with a lid that fastens down
- Gas range or similar cooking device
- Aluminum foil
How to Make Zuppa Toscana:
- Start by preparing your ingredients: chop the kale, onion, bacon, and potatoes, and slice the sausage.
- Begin cooking the onions, bacon, and sausage in your crockpot or cooking device. Add the potatoes once the onions become translucent.
- Once the ingredients start to soften, add enough chicken stock to cover everything. Remember, you still have more ingredients to add, so don’t fill it to the top.
- Let the mixture cook. If you’re using a crockpot, you can set it on high for about 2.5 to 3 hours or on low for about 5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the kale and the half-and-half or heavy whipping cream. Stir well.
- For an extra kick, add some Parmesan cheese and stir it in.
- If you want to thicken the broth a bit, you can crush some Ritz crackers or toasted crackers until they’re fine, like flour, and add a little bit to the soup.
- Serve the soup with some Italian bread on the side, and enjoy!
This Zuppa Toscana recipe is flexible and can be adjusted based on your personal preference. Happy cooking!
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