Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is a heartwarming soup that combines savory Italian sausage, fresh kale, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes simmered in a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this dish requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped; can substitute with spinach)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces and tear kale into small bits.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Transfer the sausage to a slow cooker and add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped potatoes, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth—stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; cover again to meld flavors.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg