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Hearty Homemade Zuppa Toscana

This creamy homemade zuppa toscana is loaded with Italian pork sausage, potatoes, garlic, and kale for a comforting, flavorsome slow cooker meal that brings the taste of Tuscany to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 447
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage hot or mild, based on preference
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion becomes tender and translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Drain excess grease from the sausage mixture.
  4. Transfer the sausage, onion, and garlic mixture to your slow cooker.
  5. Add the sliced potatoes and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream. Continue cooking until the kale is wilted and tender.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1275mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
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