Description
This easy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is a creamy Tuscan soup full of turkey Italian sausage, kale, potatoes, and Parmesan. It’s hearty, creamy, and perfect for the colder months!
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 grams turkey Italian sausage meat (without casings, mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1½ lbs Russet or gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup cream
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown: In a large frying pan, brown the turkey Italian sausage with the onion over medium-high heat (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Combine: Add the sausage mixture, broth, potatoes, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to the Slow Cooker.
- Cook: Cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for about 2 hours.
- Finish: Once potatoes are tender, stir in kale, cream, and Parmesan.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can swap kale for spinach, adding it right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1170 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, zuppa toscana, creamy soup, turkey sausage, Tuscan soup