Easy Slow Cooker Recipe For Zuppa Toscana

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe For Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used mild); 4 cups chicken broth (or if you're in a pinch use 4 cups of water with 4 tsp of chicken bouillon); 1 cup water; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 sweet potatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup real bacon bits, plus more for topping; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3cups spinach; Parmesan cheese, for topping

Servings: persons

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1. In a pan, over medium high heat brown the ground sausage until well done. Drain off all grease and place sausage in a colander. Rinse the sausage with very hot water to get as much grease off as possible. Add the rinsed sausage to the slow cooker.
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2. Add broth, water, onion, potatoes and garlic to the slow cooker.
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3. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, or until potatoes are tender. You can also cook on HIGH for about 3-4 hours.
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4. Stir in 1/3 cup bacon bits. Warm the cream and then add it to the slow cooker (to prevent curdling make sure it's warm).
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5. Cut up kale into coarse pieces* (I liked my pieces kind of large and chunky but if you like them more indiscernible cut them small) and add to the slow cooker.
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6. Ladle into serving bowls and top with extra bacon bits and Parmesan cheese.
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*I lay a piece of kale on a cutting board and then cut off the leaf portion and discard the rib and stem. It's kind of time consuming but the stem is bitter and tough...you won't want to eat it.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used mild), 4 cups chicken broth (or if you're in a pinch use 4 cups of water with 4 tsp of chicken bouillon), 1 cup water, 1/4 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Easy Slow Cooker Recipe For Zuppa Toscana falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!