Creamy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
A rich and hearty Italian-inspired soup featuring savory sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy broth, all made in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- Add the browned sausage, sautéed onions, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth and add sliced potatoes and red pepper flakes. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Switch the slow cooker to warm and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.