4.60 from 15 votes

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

Slow cooker Zuppa Toscana soup brings the beloved restaurant classic home. Creamy broth, savory sausage, potatoes, and kale create a hearty, cozy soup that’s perfect for cold nights.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total: 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 4 russet potatoes, cut into small slices
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth

After the cooking time

  • 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed and cut into small pieces
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • cup parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions 

  • To a skillet on the stove over medium heat add the sausage and diced onion break the sausage up and cook it through. Once cooked absorb remove any access grease with a paper towel. Add cooked sausage and onion to the slow cooker.
  • Add sliced potatoes, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Cover with lid cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Stir in the kale and heavy cream. Place lid on and let cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the kale gets tender and wilts.
  • Serve and top with parmesan cheese! Enjoy

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Nutrition

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 2048mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2263IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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