lc zuppa toscana

Recipe by
Tammy Brownlow
Dallas, TX

If this is one of your favorite soups like it is mine - this is a must try for you! You will not be disappointed in the least. When the radish cooks, the texture and flavor changes - it mellows out and the texture is more like a yukon gold potato.

Here is the best part - you are making this soup healthy! By making the small switch of radish and chard, you are taking this soup from a whopping 51g net carbs to 3.9g net carbs!! I wanted to jump for joy when I got the result of switching the ingredients.

Enjoy in good health (:

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lc zuppa toscana

  • 1 lb
    mild italian sausage
  • 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1/2 lb
    radishes, peeled
  • 2 lg
    garlic cloves minced
  • 6 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    swiss chard, sliced
  • 1 c
    heavy cream

How To Make lc zuppa toscana

  • 1
    Note:

    I want to suggest peeling the radishes. I know it takes a little more time - but it occurred to me after I pulled the from the garden and was washing them and putting them in a white bowl that the water was tinged with red. I would be afraid you will end up with pink soup - so unless that is your goal...peel the radishes!
  • 2
    Brown the Italian Sausage in a large dutch oven. Remove and drain any residual grease.
  • 3
    Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, radishes, salt, and pepper. Cook until veggies are tender on medium heat, about 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Add sausage and chard to broth. Cook until chard has wilted about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Turn off heat and add cream. Stir to combine.
  • 6
    To serve:

    Ladle in bowls and garnish with crushed red pepper and parmesean cheese. Enjoy - guilt free - except for not telling your guest they are eating radishes instead of potato - lol
  • 7
    Nutritional Info:

    Calories 539
    Calories from Fat 402
    Total Fat 44.7g 69%
    Saturated Fat 17.6g 88%
    Cholesterol 136mg 45%
    Sodium 1647mg 69%
    Potassium 646mg 18%
    Carbohydrates 4.6g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
    Sugars 1.8g
    Protein 28.0g
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