Vegan Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

This hearty, spiced stew leans on Yukon Gold potatoes and hearty curly kale simmered until silky, with a smoky, savory blend of fennel, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes doing all the heavy lifting on flavor. Sautéed onion and garlic build a fragrant base, and a can of full-fat coconut milk stirred in at the end gives the broth that classic creamy, rich finish this soup is known for. Every bite balances warmth and a little heat with the deep, comforting texture of tender potato and wilted greens. It's the kind of one-pot meal that tastes like it simmered all day, ladled into bowls for a cozy dinner that comes together in under an hour. This version fits neatly into a plant-based kitchen, making it an easy go-to for a satisfying vegan dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground pork
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Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch slices
4 cups chicken broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
4 cups curly kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the ground pork and mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned pork and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, for 6–8 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.

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