Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Zuppa Toscana
This slow cooker 5-ingredient zuppa toscana is the ultimate hearty dinner. Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale simmered in a creamy, savory broth!
Servings 6
Calories 490kcal
Equipment
- 6 quart slow cooker
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
- 3 medium russet potatoes washed and thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth 32 oz
- ½ bunch fresh kale stems removed, leaves chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium high heat until fully browned. Break apart into small bits. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer sausage to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Slice the russet potatoes and add them to the slow cooker over top of the sausage.
- Pour the broth over the sausage and potatoes and mix together.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, until potatoes are tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Stir in the fresh chopped kale and heavy cream. Turn the heat to HIGH.
- Cover and cook for 20-30 more minutes until the kale is softened and the soup is piping hot.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg