Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana with Sausage and Kale
Make slow cooker zuppa toscana with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth for an easy hands-off dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chopped kale stems removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, then drain excess grease.
- Add the browned sausage, diced onion, garlic, sliced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the kale is tender and the soup is hot.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, then serve hot.