ZuppaToscana the Othgog

Vegan zuppa toscana is a creamy and satisfying soup that perfectly complements a chilly or rainy day. This hearty soup is loaded with potatoes, kale and plant-based sausages.


🍲 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
🍲 14 oz (400 g) vegan sausages (Brats-style, such as Beyond Meat or Impossible Sausage Links)
🍲 1 medium onion chopped
🍲 4 cloves garlic minced
🍲 5 cups (1 L) vegetable broth I used Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base
🍲 1 lb (½ kg) Russet potatoes diced, peeling optional if carefully washed
🍲 1 cup (240 ml) vegan cream or full-fat coconut milk
🍲 ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
🍲 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast
🍲 Salt and pepper to taste
🍲 ½ lb (200 g) kale about 1 small bundle of lacinato or curly kale, chopped


🍲 1. Remove the plant-based sausages from any thick casing, if present. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven at medium heat. Add the sausages and use a large spoon to break them into crumbles.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 14 oz vegan sausages

🍲 2. Cook for about 5 minutes or until browned, then remove from the pan.

🍲 3. Add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to the pot if needed. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic

🍲 4. Add the vegetable broth and potatoes. Increase the heat, cover and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft.
5 cups vegetable broth, 1 lb Russet potatoes

🍲 5. Stir in the vegan cream or coconut milk, cooked sausages, red pepper flakes, vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast. Season lightly with salt and pepper. The sausages and broth may be salty, so avoid over-seasoning the dish. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
1 cup vegan cream, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan, Salt and pepper

🍲 6. Remove the pot from heat, taste and add more seasoning if needed. Stir in chopped kale and allow it to soften for a few minutes.
½ lb kale

🍲 7. If the soup is too thin, mash a few potato pieces to help thicken it. Serve hot.