Description
Crockpot Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Tuscan soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a creamy broth enriched with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly days, this slow cooker recipe simplifies the classic hearty soup into an easy, hands-off meal that fills your kitchen with inviting aromas.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 375 grams Italian sausage meat (without casings, mild or spicy, approx. ¾ lb)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1½ lbs Russet or gold potatoes, about 4 medium, peeled and diced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
Finishing Ingredients
- ¾ cup cream (10-30% fat works fine)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Aromatics: In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage meat together with the finely diced onion for about 4-5 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onion is softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned sausage mixture into a slow cooker (4-6 quarts). Add the low sodium chicken broth, peeled and diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for spiciness. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook the soup on Low for 4-5 hours or on High for approximately 2 hours. Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model. The soup is done when the potatoes become tender.
- Add Kale, Cream, and Cheese: Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the chopped kale, cream, and shredded Parmesan cheese into the soup. Mix well to combine and allow the kale to wilt and the soup to become creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the salt, pepper, or spice level as needed. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, creamy Tuscan soup.
Notes
- This Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana recipe is a rich, creamy soup packed with Italian sausage, kale, potatoes, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy meals during colder months.
- A step-by-step recipe video is available to guide you through the process.
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding or omitting red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Using low sodium chicken broth helps control the sodium content while preserving flavor.
- For a lighter option, use cream with lower fat content between 10% and 30%.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 422 grams
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1170 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
