Healthy Slow Cooker Tuscan Soup

A creamy and savory Tuscan soup made with Italian sausage, garlic, kale, and potatoes, perfect for chilly nights.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 20

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage Cooked and browned
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth Ensure gluten-free if needed
4 cups kale, chopped
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or plant-based cream

Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
optional Red pepper flakes For added heat

Method

Preparation

In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. If there’s any fat left, drain it.
Toss the cooked sausage into the slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Cooking

Set the slow cooker to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the kale.
Just before serving, add the heavy cream and stir well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace the Italian sausage with lentils or mushrooms and use coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.