Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Recipe
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Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Recipe features ground Italian sausage browned separately then combined with garlic, onion, diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. It simmers until the potatoes are tender. Heavy cream and chopped kale are added towards the end for creaminess and color, cooking further just until the kale softens but retains texture. The result is a hearty soup balancing savory sausage, creamy broth, tender potatoes, and slightly chewy kale. Parmesan cheese added on top adds a finishing touch of sharpness.
This soup can be served as a filling main course during colder seasons, paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Its slow cook method makes it convenient to prepare ahead of time and return to when ready.
Leftover soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently to preserve kale texture. Adjust salt or pepper to taste after reheating if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 4 russet potato peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 kale stems removed and cut into bite size pieces, bunch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese for topping, shredded
Instructions
- Brown the ground sausage in a large skillet and drain off any remaining fat from the pan.
- Add the ground sausage to the slow cooker. I
- Place in the minced garlic, onion, potato, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours on low or on high for 2.5-3 hours until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir in the whipping cream and the chopped kale. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or on high for 15 minutes until the kale is cooked through.
- Stir and serve.
- Top with parmesan cheese when serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1008mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1565IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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