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Healthy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup (Crock Pot)

This hearty and comforting Zuppa Toscana soup is packed with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a creamy, savory broth — all made easily in the slow cooker. Perfect for cozy nights or healthy family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes, sliced or quartered
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • slow cooker
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and lightly crisp. Drain excess grease.
  2. Transfer sausage to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, potatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and chopped kale during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot topped with Parmesan or your preferred garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6200IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

For a dairy-free or paleo version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. You can also swap potatoes with cauliflower for Whole30. Don’t skip browning the sausage for extra depth. For a vegetarian version, use beans or mushrooms and vegetable broth.

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