A classic and adored recipe, zuppa toscana is the most common in any local Italian restaurant chain.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare all the needed ingredients.

In a heated pan, cook 1 lb.

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of ground mild Italian sausage.

After that, strain the ground sausages and transfer them to a tissue-lined bowl.

The tissue will absorb all the excess oils.

zuppa toscana ingredients

Cook the 8 slices of bacon in the remaining grease oil from the ground sausages.

Peel four large russet potatoes and dice them into bite-sized pieces.

Then, add in 2 tbsp of flour and stir until incorporated.

how to make zuppa toscana

Pour in 32 oz of chicken stock and turn up the heat to medium-high.

Next, add in the diced potatoes and cook until they come to a boil.

Turn down the heat and seal the pan with a tight lid.

Let it simmer for 15 minutes.

When done, add in the ground sausages and bacon.

Stir until everything is well incorporated.

Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

To combine, stir everything together.

Stir everything together until well combined, then serve and enjoy!

Drop in some parmesan cheese for added flavor.

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