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Bowl of zuppa toscana soup topped with Parmesan
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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup is a creamy, hearty mix of sausage, potatoes, and kale that tastes just like the restaurant classic — with minimal prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American-Italian
Keyword: creamy sausage soup, olive garden copycat, slow cooker soup, slow cooker zuppa toscana
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

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

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
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