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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

Crockpot zuppa toscana is a dump-and-go dinner everyone will love. Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and broth simmer low and slow, with milk & cheese stirred in at the end.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: crockpot zuppa toscana, low cooker zuppa toscana
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Equipment

1 crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes about 4 to 5, cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk or 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup kale loosely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or grated parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
    1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • Transfer the sausage to the crockpot. Add the onion, potatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    1 white onion, 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 4 cups chicken broth
  • Using the back of a fork, mash about ⅓ of the potatoes against the side of the crockpot. This thickens the soup without flour or starch.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and kale. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
    13.5 oz coconut milk, 1 cup kale
  • Stir in the cheese until melted. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve with red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Red pepper flakes

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg