Creamy Tuscan Soup

Name: Creamy Tuscan Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped; 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups fresh kale, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping

This cozy, flavorful soup combines hearty sausage, creamy broth, and sun dried tomatoes for a perfect dinner.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of soup when you want something warm and filling. This Tuscan soup is a personal favorite in my kitchen because the combination of savory Italian sausage and creamy broth feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

My best tip for this recipe is to use good quality sun dried tomatoes packed in oil. The oil adds so much extra flavor to the base of the soup, and it really makes the whole dish come together beautifully.

🧺 Ingredients

6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh kale, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until it is crispy.
2
Add the Italian sausage to the pot with the bacon and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as you go.
3
Stir in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, and the cannellini beans.
5
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6
Turn the heat down to low and stir in the heavy cream and fresh kale.
7
Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes until the kale is tender and wilted.
8
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if needed before serving warm.

💡 Tips

This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to soak into the beans. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you prefer a thinner soup, feel free to add a splash more chicken broth when reheating.

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