Zuppa Toscana Preparation

A rich and hearty Italian soup made with turkey sausage, tender potatoes, and nutrient rich Kale; full of bold, savory elements.

Zuppa Toscana Preparation

Included Ingredients

Onion, turkey, potato, kale, bouillon, seasonings.

Groceries Needed

  • Cream cheese, half and half, or lite coconut milk (for dairy free)

Optional Additions

  • Green Salad
  • Bread
  • Garlic (for increased flavor)
  • Crushed Red Pepper (for increased flavor)
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the cooking instructions below.

Serve: Serve with a green salad and bread of choice.

Low Carb Serving Option:

Serve with a green salad.

Small

Meals feed 2-3

Stovetop

Cook from frozen in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cups of water and break up as it thaws and cooks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes. When done, remove sausage and break apart. Add 2 oz cream cheese (or 1/4 cup half-and-half, or lite coconut milk (dairy free)) to liquid and stir until melted. Return sausage to pot and let sit for 10 minutes. Can also be cooked thawed. If using this method, break up sausage before cooking and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Pressure Cooker

Add2 cups of water. Cook on manual for 20 minutes, natural pressure release or to internal temperature of 165 F. Natural Pressure Release. When done, remove sausage and break apart. Add 2 oz cream cheese (or 1/4 cup half-and-half, or lite coconut milk (dairy free)) to liquid and stir until melted. Return sausage to pot and let sit for 10 minutes. *If sausage isn't cooked through after 20 minutes, break up and return to pressure cooker on sauté setting until fully cooked.

Slow Cooker

Add 2 cups of water. Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165° F. When finished, remove sausage and break apart. Add 2 oz cream cheese (or 1/4 cup half-and-half, or lite coconut milk (dairy free)) to liquid and stir until melted. Return sausage to pot and let sit for 10 minutes.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | ¼ tsp

Crushed Red Pepper | ⅛ tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Medium

Meals feed 4-6

Slow Cooker

Add 4 cups of water before cooking. Cook on low 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. When finished, remove sausage and break apart. Add 4 oz cream cheese (or ½ cup half-and-half or lite coconut milk (dairy free)) and stir until melted. Return sausage to pot and let sit for 10 minutes.

Pressure Cooker

Add 4 cups of water before cooking. Cook on manual for 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Natural pressure release. When done, remove sausage and break apart. Add 4 oz cream cheese (or ½ cup half-and-half or lite coconut milk (dairy free)) and stir until melted. Return sausage to pot and let sit for 10 minutes. *If sausage isn’t cooked through after 30 minutes, break apart and return to pressure cooker on sauté setting until fully cooked.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | ½ tsp

Crushed Red Pepper | ¼ tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 1 cup
210 Calories | 6.8g Total Fat | 19.8g Carbs | 3.4g Fiber | 17.4g Protein | 1.9g Sugars | 1.6g Sat. Fat | 1107mg Sodium

Allergens: Corn. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

Nutrition Facts and allergen data apply to standard recipes only and do not reflect allergy substitutions or customer-provided ingredients.

The above Nutrition Facts refer to meals prepared at in-person classes and may slightly differ from delivered meals. Please refer to the label on the meal for the most accurate nutrition information.