Description
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is the ultimate comforting Italian soup that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. This hearty dish features tender potatoes, rich Italian sausage, and vibrant kale simmered in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it brings together familiar flavors in a simple, stress-free manner—ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in front of the TV.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked; drain excess fat if necessary.
- While the sausage cooks, chop the onions and garlic and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In your slow cooker, combine browned sausage, onions, garlic, diced potatoes, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; let cook uncovered until the kale wilts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option or add extra vegetables like spinach or carrots for added nutrition. For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream or alternative milk.