Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is a delightful Italian soup that warms both body and soul. This creamy, hearty dish features tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and fresh kale simmered together in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the flavors meld throughout the day. The tantalizing aroma will have everyone eagerly awaiting dinner! Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh kale
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crumbled and cooked through.
- Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces and rinse the kale.
- In the slow cooker, combine browned sausage, chopped potatoes, kale, chicken broth, minced garlic, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg