This rustic and hearty Tuscan sausage potato soup with kale and white beans is substantial enough to serve as a main course. The sausage and seasonings add a lot of flavor, while chunks of potato are filling and satisfying.
We like to keep the skins on ours for the extra nutrients, but you do whatever works for you. Pair with a crisp, green side salad to add a light and nutrient dense dinner, and/or serve with traditional Tuscan bread, easy focaccia bread or your favorite and be prepared for a hearty and delightful dinner!
Because of the use of kale, potatoes and beans, this Tuscan Sausage Potato soup is often a favorite fall and winter soup amongst gardeners growing kale and other fall and winter garden vegetables.
What is Tuscan Soup?
Tuscan or Toscana soup is from the Tuscany region of Italy. Popularly generic like minestrone or borscht, there are variations by region and chefs, and many families have their favorite tried and true recipes.
Some ingredients common to most Tuscan soups include vegetables such as kale and potatoes, light beans such as white cannellini beans, and seasonings like fresh rosemary and garlic. Tuscan soups are further enriched with olive oil and either sausage meats and/or rich cheese for savory fats such as parmesan rinds.
Tuscan soup is also often served with a plain hard crusted bread to dip into the broth and soak up some savory broth.
Vegetarian Options
You can substitute the meat sausage for something like a Beyond Meat Sweet (or hot) Italian Sausage, for a vegetarian “sausage” potato soup.
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