Easy and Delicious Crockpot Zuppa Toscana Recipe

This Crockpot zuppa Toscana recipe is my version of the famous restaurant soup. Let everything simmer in a slow cooker for the flavors of Italy in every bite!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1poundbulk pork sausage

  • 1largeyellow onion, chopped

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 4largerusset potatoes, chopped

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1pinchred pepper flakes

  • 1(32 ounce) containerchicken broth

  • 2cupswater, or as needed

  • 1cupheavy whipping cream

  • 1bunchkale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

  • ¼cupshredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

  2. Place potatoes in a slow cooker; add cooked sausage and onion mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and up to 2 cups water to completely cover potatoes. Stir soup gently and cover.

  3. Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.

  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in kale to combine. Cover and cook on High until flavors are incorporated, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
12g
58%
Cholesterol
78mg
26%
Sodium
1275mg
55%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
6g
20%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
16g
Vitamin C
107mg
534%
Calcium
168mg
13%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
1234mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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