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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

    Published: Apr 29, 2021 · Modified: Apr 29, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

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    If you love this classic favorite soup from a restaurant then you will love making your own at home! Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is packed full of juicy sausage, tender potatoes and tons of flavor!

    zuppa toscana in a bowl

    What is zuppa toscana?

    Some say Zuppa Toscana is a soup that originated from the region of Italy known as Tuscany. Some say it's a "tuscan inspired" soup that originated from a popular Italian restaurant chain. Even though it may not necessarily be traditional Italian fare, this Zuppa Toscana is a hearty soup that uses the Italian spice palate. It's made with sausage, bacon, and veggies that simmer in a cream base.

    raw ingredients for zuppa toscana

    Ingredients

    Is Zuppa Toscana gluten-free? Yep! It sure is!

    Can you make substitutions for any of the veggies? You can substitute some defrosted frozen spinach for the kale if you prefer the taste.

    • cooked sausage and spices for zuppa toscana
    • broth poured into zuppa toscana
    • cream poured into zuppa toscana

    Preparation

    What's the quickest way to prep ingredients for Zuppa Toscana? If you enjoy eating soups and make them often, I recommend getting yourself a multi-cooker.

    What's a multi-cooker? A multi-cooker is a handy-dandy kitchen appliance that allows you to use one pot to cook in more than 10 different ways. You can brown meat in the same pot that the soup simmers in. Simply put the meat in, brown it, then toss in the other ingredients and switch the cooking mode.

    zuppa toscana in a slow cooker

    Pro Tip

    How can I make my Zuppa Toscana thicker? Easy! Simply whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour with 2 tablespoons of water. Then, add that mixture to the soup and stir. Heat the soup for an additional 30 minutes on high. Your soup with thicken up nicely without sacrificing flavor.

    overhead shot of zuppa toscana in a bowl

    Serving Suggestions

    What should I serve with Zuppa Toscana? As with most soups, a hearty side salad usually does the trick! Try one of these: Wedge Salad with Herbed Buttermilk Dressing, Orzo Salad, or Blueberry Salad. Your dinner is sure to be a true crowd-pleaser!

    Related Recipes

    If you like Zuppa Toscana, give some of my other soups a try!

    • Sausage and Potato Soup
    • Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
    • Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
    • Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Chowder
    • Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
    zuppa toscana in a bowl
    zuppa toscana in a bowl

    Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

    Jennifer Draper
    If you love this classic favorite soup from a restaurant then you will love making your own at home! Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana is packed full of juicy sausage, tender potatoes and tons of flavor!
    4.73 from 22 votes
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    Servings 4
    Calories 633 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Italian Sausage
    • ½ pound Yukon gold potatoes
    • ½ sweet yellow onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
    • 1 cup frozen kale
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 pieces thick cut cooked bacon chopped
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add ground sausage to multi cooker or skillet over medium high heat and cook through
    • Transfer to slow cooker
    • Scrub and dice potatoes and add to slow cooker along with diced onion, garlic and red pepper flakes
    • Add kale and chicken broth and cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
    • Stir in cream, cooked bacon and salt and pepper to taste

    Notes

    To thicken the soup even more, you can whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour mixed with an equal amount of water and then slowly stir into soup. Let heat through an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1405mgPotassium: 813mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2110IUVitamin C: 39.8mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 3.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      May 26, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      Love this soup!! Not a kale lover so I substitute it with choppped bok choy!! Yummy!!!

      Reply
    2. Cindy D Pidcock says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:18 am

      I've made this soup many times on the stove and love it. I'm not the best at following recipes exactly but really looking forward to trying this in the slow cooker. It's a very addictive soup!

      Reply
    3. Jes says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      This was very easy to make and very yummy, too! I doubled the potatoes, the onion, and the broth, plus subbed in vegan sausage (and didn't use bacon) since I'm allergic to pork, but it turned out really good and made a ton of food. Hearty, warm, simple ingredients and prep, and was done in under 4 hours on high!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 11, 2021 at 2:10 pm

        so glad you loved it!

        Reply
    4. Reenie says

      February 20, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Hi, Jennifer!
      DEFINITELY keep the soup recipes coming. So nice to have them for lunches and winter comfort :0)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 25, 2020 at 7:11 am

        Thank you so much Reenie!

        Reply
    5. Barbara Fisher says

      January 31, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      Can this soup be cooked on stovetop?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 01, 2020 at 8:23 am

        Yes! Unfortunately I haven't tested it to give you specific instructions, but use your best judgment on adjusting the recipe and let us know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    6. Janet Bradley says

      January 23, 2020 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Made this the other day with spinach, it was AMAZING!!!!! Did not thicken it, but might try that next time (of which, there most definitely will be)!!!!

      Thanks for the amazing recipe!!!

      Reply
    7. Lisa says

      December 27, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      We’ve made this three times in the last month!! It’s such an awesome recipe and there are very little leftovers left each time. Two thumbs up!!

      Reply
    8. ShelleyL says

      December 14, 2019 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Jennifer, I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious! My Hubs would prefer ground beef and we source from a local grass-fed farm. Since this recipe allows for customization (as all recipes do), the sodium content is totally in our control. Since Hubs has marginal high BP I always know to be mindful of watching the salt when cooking anything. Your recipe is spot on. Thank so much for posting it. I know it will be a fall and winter hit with my Meat and Potatoes man!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 14, 2019 at 4:46 pm

        I think subbing out the ground beef will be perfect!

        Reply
    9. Chris says

      November 26, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      The sodium in this recipe is through the roof. I used hamburger instead of sausage and salt free chicken stock adding a dash of salt at the end. Now I can eat this soup.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 27, 2019 at 6:58 am

        Hi Chris. So glad you were able to make modifications to the recipe to fit your dietary needs. Hope you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
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