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CROCK POT ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-6954

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Italian sausage
2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits, optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups kale or Swiss chard, chopped
1 (16-ounce) can chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage in a pan. Place cooked Italian sausage, chicken broth, water, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are cooked and soft. Optional: Mash the potatoes a bit with a potato masher for texture. Turn the crock pot off and add the kale. Return the lid and let sit for 5 minutes. Add whipping cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. Serve.

CROCK POT ZUPPA TOSCANA



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Make and share this Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle M.

Categories     Stew

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Italian sausage (I use a mix of sweet and hot)
4 -6 russet potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup crispy cooked bacon
2 tablespoons minced garlic
32 ounces chicken stock
1 bunch kale or 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Brown sausage links in a sauté pan, then slice into rings.
  • Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker.
  • Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
  • Cook on high 4-5 hours (low 6-8 hours) until potatoes are soft.
  • 30 minutes before serving, mix flour into half and half to remove any lumps.
  • Add half and half mixture and kale to the crock pot, stir.
  • Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.
  • Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.7, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 1249.2, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5, Protein 25.4

CROCK POT ZUPPA TOSCANA



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This is a go to favorite with my family. This soup is hearty and filling without being heavy, so it's nice to eat in both warm and cold weather. Delicious with a nice crusty bread, and is even better the next day.

Provided by A C @AC_5915c5dc04789

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound(s) mild italian sausage links
2 - large baking potatoes, cut in half then quartered
1 - onion, chopped
1/4 cup(s) bacon bits (i use real bacon)
3 - garlic cloves, minced
2 cup(s) kale, (or swiss chard) chopped
16 ounce(s) can chicken broth
1 quart(s) water
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • brown sausage links in pan. drain grease VERY well. cut links in half lengthwise, then in 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place cooked Italian sausage, chicken broth, water, garlic, potatoes, salt, pepper, and onion in slow cooker.
  • Cover. Cook on High for 3-4 hours until potatoes are cooked and soft.
  • Turn the crock pot off and add the chopped kale.
  • Return the lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add whipping cream and serve.

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