Meal Kit
Italian-Style Sausage Zuppa Toscana
with kale and Asiago
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Laura Alpern
A lovely cup of soup with flavorful Italian sausage, leafy kale, creamy Asiago, and it's topped with a delightful crunch from croutons. Dig in!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Diced Carrots
- 2 oz. Kale
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1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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½ oz. Flour
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½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) 4P6yla3Y
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates28g
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Net Carbs25g
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Fat38g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, breaking up meat until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Crush croutons in shipping bag.
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Stem kale and coarsely chop.Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Start the Soup
Place a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, onions, carrots, and garlic to hot pot.Stir occasionally until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Add the Italian Sausage and Flour
Add Italian sausage to hot pot. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains. -
4 Finish the Soup
Add 2 cups water, chicken base, kale, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened and kale has wilted, 4-6 minutes.Add cream base and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Stir occasionally until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing soup with remaining cheese and crushed croutons. Bon appétit!
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