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Creamy, savory, and perfectly cozy — this Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup tastes just like the restaurant favorite but made right in your own kitchen. Tender potatoes, spicy sausage, and hearty kale simmer together in a rich, creamy broth that is the perfect comfort meal.
If you love this recipe, don’t miss my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup or Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup — both are yummy, easy meals perfect for cold nights.
👉 For dessert, my Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler pairs perfectly with this creamy soup.
This Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup is rich, creamy, and full of hearty flavor. Made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and cream, it’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it dinner that delivers restaurant taste at home.
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Table of Contents
- Watch Me Make It!
- What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Ingredients
- How to Make Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
Watch Me Make It!
Why you’ll love this recipe…
Everything cooks together in one pot — no extra pans required! The slow cooker brings out incredible flavor from the sausage, garlic, and broth, while the kale and potatoes make it filling and nutritious.
⏰ Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, cozy weekends, cold weather
🛒 Key Ingredients: Italian sausage, russet potatoes, kale, cream
🍽️ Servings: 5
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerates and freezes beautifully
👉 Love creamy pasta too? Try my Slow Cooker Rotel Creamy Chicken Pasta.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Italian sausage – gives the soup rich flavor (use mild or spicy; ground turkey works too).
- Russet potatoes – hearty and tender once slow cooked.
- Kale – adds color, texture, and nutrients.
- Heavy cream – makes the broth smooth and velvety.
- Garlic and onion – create that signature depth of flavor.
👉 For another family favorite, try my Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or substitute ground turkey)
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 ½ cups chicken broth
After Cooking:
- 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (for topping)
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
Step 1: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
Step 2: Transfer to slow cooker; add potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
Step 4: Stir in kale and heavy cream. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until kale is soft and wilted.
Step 5: Serve hot and top each bowl with Parmesan cheese.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup Variations
- Swap kale for spinach or Swiss chard.
- Add crispy bacon bits on top for extra flavor.
- Stir in red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Make it lighter by using half-and-half instead of cream.
👉 Finish with something sweet like my Berry Cobbler.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Brown sausage first — it adds depth and keeps grease out of the soup.
- Slice potatoes thin so they cook evenly.
- Use fresh kale for best texture and color.
- Add cream last to prevent curdling.
Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
Yes, it’s a leaner option that still tastes great.
Yes — let it cool, then freeze up to 2 months (without cream added).
Absolutely, add it just before serving.
Yes — simmer everything in a large pot for 30–35 minutes.
👉 You’ll also love my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup for another Italian-inspired favorite.
Serving Suggestions
- Crusty bread or garlic toast
- Simple green salad
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan or bacon crumbles
- Mini Cheesecake Pies for dessert
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: 3–4 days in airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (without cream and kale).
- Reheat: Stovetop over medium heat or microwave in short bursts.
👉 For more delicious dinners, try my Zuppa Toscana Casserole or Cheesy Onion Bake Casserole!
More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, thin sliced
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 ½ cups chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh kale
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook sausage and onion; drain grease.
- Add to slow cooker with potatoes, garlic, seasoning, broth.
- Cook on LOW 5–6 hr or HIGH 3–4 hr.
- Stir in kale and cream; cook 20–30 min more.
- Top with Parmesan and serve.
Notes
- Freeze without cream for best texture.
- Substitute spinach or half-and-half as needed.
- Ground turkey makes a lighter option.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
