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Healthy Zuppa Toscana soup in a white bowl with sausage, potatoes, kale, and creamy broth, served with slices of crusty bread.
Callie Brooks

Healthy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

This comforting and easy crockpot Zuppa Toscana blends the savory flavors of Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep, it’s hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavor — all made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
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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: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • slow cooker
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Transfer sausage mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  4. Gently stir in sliced potatoes, making sure they're submerged in the broth.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cover and continue cooking until spinach wilts.
  7. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use turkey sausage for a leaner version. For dairy-free, substitute with coconut milk. Add kale or zucchini to boost veggies. Always add cream at the end to prevent curdling. Pairs well with crusty bread or a fall salad.

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