Description
Healthy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup is a comforting Italian classic that warms the heart on chilly days. This easy recipe combines savory Italian sausage, creamy Yukon gold potatoes, and vibrant kale simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, each bowl delivers a delightful taste of nostalgia you?ll want to savor all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes (diced)
- 4 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked; break into small pieces.
- While the sausage cooks, peel and dice the Yukon gold potatoes and chop the kale.
- Transfer the browned sausage to your slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, chopped kale, minced garlic, and enough chicken broth to cover everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream just before serving for added richness.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg