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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

This Crockpot Zuppa Toscana is a creamy and hearty slow cooker soup made with Italian sausage, bacon, tender potatoes, kale, and a rich, flavorful broth. It's an easy comfort food dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights and cozy weekends.
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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
browning the meat:15 minutes
Total Time:6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of bacon we used microwaveable
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • 4 cups russet potatoes cut into about 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2-3 cups kale

Instructions

  • Cook your bacon, whether that's microwaving, or in a skillet for regular bacon.
  • In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage.
  • To your crock pot, add the cooked sausage and bacon.
  • Add the diced onion.
  • Then, add the seasonings and garlic.
  • Add your potatoes, then pour the chicken broth over top. Stir.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4.
  • About 30 minutes before cooking finishes, add the heavy cream.
  • Roughly chop the kale, and add.
  • Stir and let cooking finish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 670kcal
Author: carlycampbell