Spicy Zuppa Toscana

Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage 1 lb ground chicken
  • 10 slices Bacon cooked to crispiness and bacon
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Fresno Peppers minced
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 2 large Russet Potatoes peeled and medium dice
  • 1 bunch of Kale
  • 1 Shallot minced
  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 ½ cup Water
  • 1 ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • ½ tbsp Salt
  • ½ tbsp Pepper

Biscuit Ingredients:

  • cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 ¾ cup Self Rising Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ½ cup Sharp Cheddar or a handful of cheese
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  • Whisk together milk and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined, then whisk in flour until well combined and fold in cheese.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and scoop hefty batches of dough with a ¼ cup measuring cup and “drop” them onto the cookie sheet with 2 inches in between each drop.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown
  • Add your oil in a dutch oven on medium-high heat until shimmering then add in shallots, saute for 30 seconds, then add in garlic and peppers and saute until fragrant.
  • Add in italian sausage and crumble. Finish browning the meat until it is crispy.
  • Add in chicken broth and water while continuously stirring. Add in potatoes and seasonings, then stir, and bring to boil on high heat for 15-20 minutes. Add in kale, heavy whipping cream, and most of the bacon (reserving a little for garnish). Stir and cook for about 7 minutes to wilt the kale. Stir well and serve! Garnish with bacon and more red pepper flakes as desired
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