Description
Warm up with this creamy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana, filled with tender potatoes, fresh kale, and hearty flavors—perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Crumble it into bite-sized pieces as you cook.
- 2. Prepare Your Veggies: While the sausage cooks, chop the onion, garlic, and potatoes into small pieces. Wash and chop the kale.
- 3. Layer It All Together: In your slow cooker, layer cooked sausage at the bottom. Add chopped onions, garlic, and potatoes on top. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
- 4. Season Like a Pro: Sprinkle salt and pepper over everything to enhance flavor.
- 5. Let It Cook: Set your slow cooker on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours until flavors meld together.
- 6. Add Cream & Kale: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and kale. Let them simmer until the kale is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider using turkey sausage instead of traditional Italian sausage. Customize by swapping kale for spinach or adding mushrooms for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.