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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

Comforting Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup for Cozy Evenings

This Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup is a warm, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings, blending savory Italian sausage and tender potatoes effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage can be substituted with turkey sausage
  • 1 medium Onion can use shallots for a milder taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh or jarred
  • 3 cups Gold or Russet Potatoes cubed
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 3 cups Kale can substitute with spinach or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup Cream half-and-half or non-dairy cream for lighter versions
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the sausage and onion in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  2. Transfer the sausage mixture to a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, cubed potatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2 hours until potatoes are tender.
  4. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in kale, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Adjust seasonings, serve warm, and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid lifting the lid while cooking and cut potatoes into uniform pieces for consistent cooking.

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