Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is a delightful Italian soup that brings warmth and comfort to your table. Featuring savory Italian sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy broth, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings. With minimal prep time required, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully in your slow cooker. Gather your loved ones around for a heartwarming meal that evokes memories of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 3 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked and crumbled.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg