Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup is a creamy soup full of Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots, and kale. It’s loaded with flavor and makes a rich, hearty soup for cold weather.

How To Serve Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup

This creamy soup is perfect for a winter meal. Since it is so loaded with veggies and sausage, serve it with some fresh bread and you have a filling meal. A salad with Creamy Italain Dressing is also a great addition.

How To Make

Brown and crumble the sausage and then add the onion and celery so they get a little pre-cooked. Add all the ingredients except the heavy cream and kale to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.

Recommended Equipment

• Large Nonstick Skillet
• 6-Quart Slow Cooker- I love the Hamilton Beach Portable 6-Quart Set & Forget Digital Programmable Slow Cooker.

Storage

Leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.

Substitutions and Variations

• Spinach can be used instead of kale.
• Add crumbled, cooked bacon for extra flavor.
• Use russett potatoes instead of red potatoes
• Dried Italian seasoning or dried basil can be used instead of oregano.
• Use “Hot” Italian sausage for extra heat. Use “mild” for less heat.

More Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

• Slow Cooker Spicy Cabbage Beef Soup
• Slow Cooker Meatball and Tortellini Soup
• Slow Cooker Potato and Kielbasa Chowder
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage Soup is a creamy soup full of Italian sausage, potatoes, carrots, and kale.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword sausage, slow cooker

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 502kcal

Equipment

• 6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
• 4 red potatoes, diced
• 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 6 cups chopped kale
• freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Brown and crumble sausage in a large nonstick skillet. Drain the grease off.

  Add the onion and celery and cook 3 minutes.
• Transfer sausage mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.

  Add garlic, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
• Stir in heavy cream and kale. Cover and cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

  Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal

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