Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Zuppa Toscana Recipe 🥣 Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 3-4 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced into small cubes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups chopped) 1 cup heavy cream Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Crusty bread, for serving (optional) Instructions: Brown the Sausage: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set aside.