Description
A heartwarming and savory Tuscany Soup made with sausage, potatoes, and a mix of herbs, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons oil (olive or your choice)
- 4 oz mushrooms (chopped finely)
- 2 oz veggie crumbles or grounds
- Alternative: 1/2 cup cooked lentils for a protein-packed option
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cashew Cream: Blend 1/3 cup cashews and 3/4 cup water
- 2–3 oz chopped spinach or baby kale
- Green onion & pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and a pinch of salt; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in veggie crumbles or lentils and cook for another minute.
- Add Italian herbs, oregano, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; cook for another 2-5 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes, pour in vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- In a blender, blend cashews with water until smooth.
- Pour cashew cream into the saucepan and mix well, then stir in the greens.
- Serve hot topped with seasoned crumbles, green onion, and pepper flakes.
Notes
For a nut-free option, replace cashew cream with coconut cream. This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze for about three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tuscany soup, sausage soup, potato soup, hearty soup, cozy meal, vegetarian soup, quick dinner, meal prep
