Comments on: Zuppa Toscana

By: Irene

Irene — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:42:19 +0000

In reply to kevin. Just an FYI, I use Italian Kale usually found in the Organic section and is very tender, no need to massage.

By: kevin

kevin — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:35:11 +0000

In reply to Ginny Carpenter.

You can use spinach or swiss chard.

Raw kale can be a little ‘tough’ and not too pleasant to chew. I like to slice it thinly and massage it with my hands, which completely changes it, making it so nice and tender. If you want, try slicing some kale thinly (1/8-1/4 inch slices) and massaging it, it will start out a pale green colour and when you massage it it will turn a darker green and be more tender.

By: Ginny Carpenter

Ginny Carpenter — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:04:13 +0000

I am no a fan of kale. What could you use in instead? The reason why is not the taste, but recently I had a green salad with a lot of kale and the sharp points on the kale choked me. As I said I do not eat kale, but would except for the points. Was it not cleaned properly.
Virginia Carpenter

By: Nichole Bachand-Bartlett

Nichole Bachand-Bartlett — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:09:29 +0000

This is one of my favorite soups and meals of all times.. I cook it very often And totally recommend if you plan on having leftovers, which I always do, I make a huge batch I never get sick of it. I don’t put the kale in until I’m actually fixing a bowl of soup then I tear it up into bite sized pieces put it in my bowl pour the hot soup over it (or if it’s cold soup from the fridge still just pour it over thr kale) pop it in the microwave and then the kale will break down a little bit as it sits in the hot soup but that way it doesn’t get all slimey, nasty if it’s left over sitting in there. The last time I went to Olive Garden and had the soup I thought mine homemade is way better. Yum!

By: kevin

kevin — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:58:21 +0000

In reply to PATRICIA MOWDER. Yes it can!

By: PATRICIA MOWDER

PATRICIA MOWDER — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:15:19 +0000

Can cabbage be substituted for the kale?(

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:18:30 +0000

Just made this and it was awesome. Did add the beans (listed in the options at the end) but had to switch the kale for chopped fresh spinach as Kale wasn’t available. It was a good substitute. I also used 8 cups of chicken stock as it was quite thick. We are already planning on doubling it next time to have enough to freeze. Thank you Kevin for a great recipe. Was perfect for a snowy day.

By: Jess K

Jess K — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:14:22 +0000

Have never attempted this dish but it looks so perfect for these Winter months. Pinned!

By: Brenda Hembree

Brenda Hembree — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:18:22 +0000

I didn’t see the cannelloni beans listed either. I read the post and saw they were mentioned. So I’m going to dump them in and go with it!

By: Brenda Hembree

Brenda Hembree — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:16:35 +0000

In reply to Roger. I read the post above and saw Cannelloni beans listed. I didn’t see them listed in the ingredients either. I’m just going to dump some in and pretend they were listed! :)