Easy Zuppa Toscana: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A creamy and nutritious take on the classic Zuppa Toscana, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low carb
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add kale and cream, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and Italian seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Reheats well but may thicken; add more broth for consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easy Zuppa Toscana, Healthy soup, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham