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creamy slow cooker Zuppa Toscana soup with sausage potatoes kale and Parmesan
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Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

This creamy slow cooker Zuppa Toscana soup combines Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and Parmesan in a rich broth for a cozy, hearty meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner / Soup
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Soup Base
  • 375 g Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Cream Finish
  • ¾ cup cream
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Brown the sausage
  4. Cook sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes, breaking up the sausage, until it is browned and fully cooked with no pink remaining. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Transfer to slow cooker
  6. Add the sausage mixture to the slow cooker along with broth, potatoes, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  7. Slow cook
  8. Cover and cook until the potatoes feel tender when pierced with a fork. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  9. Finish the soup
  10. Stir in the cream, kale, and Parmesan. Let the soup sit about 10–15 minutes so the kale softens and the broth thickens slightly. Avoid boiling after adding cream.
  11. Serve
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cut potatoes into even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly and become fork-tender.
  • Simmer gently and avoid rapid boiling, especially after adding cream.
  • Add dairy at the end over low heat to prevent curdling.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat gently until hot throughout.