Soups and Stews
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup is a creamy soup full of Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots, and kale. It’s loaded with
- Serves 6
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 6 minutes
How To Serve Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup
This creamy soup is perfect for a winter meal. Since it is so loaded with veggies and sausage, serve it with some fresh bread and you have a filling meal. A salad with Creamy Italain Dressing is also a great addition.
How To Make
Brown and crumble the sausage and then add the onion and celery so they get a little pre-cooked. Add all the ingredients except the heavy cream and kale to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
Recommended Equipment
- Large Nonstick Skillet
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker- I love the Hamilton Beach Portable 6-Quart Set & Forget Digital Programmable Slow Cooker.
Storage
Leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.
Substitutions and Variations
- Spinach can be used instead of kale.
- Add crumbled, cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Use russett potatoes instead of red potatoes
- Dried Italian seasoning or dried basil can be used instead of oregano.
- Use “Hot” Italian sausage for extra heat. Use “mild” for less heat.
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Recipe
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup is a creamy soup full of Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots, and kale.
- Serves 6
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, (diced)
- 1 celery rib, (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 medium carrot, (peeled and sliced)
- 4 red potatoes, (diced)
- 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups chopped kale
- freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Brown and crumble sausage in a large nonstick skillet. Drain the grease off. Add the onion and celery and cook 3 minutes.
- 2
Transfer sausage mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add garlic, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth.
- 3
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
- 4
Stir in heavy cream and kale. Cover and cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
Nutrition
- Calories502 kcal
