Hearty Crockpot Tuscan Soup
A delicious and comforting soup that combines Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and cream for a rich meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage Use high-quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- 4 medium potatoes, diced For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before serving.
- 2 cups kale, chopped Frozen kale can be used.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese for serving Serve hot, allowing each bowl to be topped with cheese.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In the crockpot, combine the cooked sausage, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the kale and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Allow the soup to cool completely before storing. Refrigerate in an airtight container for about 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Feel free to add extra vegetables like carrots or zucchini.