zuppa toscana

Recipe by
TERRI OPGENORTH
Lake Mills, WI

I tried a few of the posted recipes for this soup and did some of my own tweaking...it's good now!

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For zuppa toscana

  • 1 lb
    sausage (i used spicy mexican chorizo)
  • 4-6
    russet potatoes--chopped
  • 1
    onion--chopped
  • 1/4 c
    bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic or 3-4 cloves
  • 32 oz
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    kale or chard
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour

How To Make zuppa toscana

  • 1
    Brown sausage and cut in half lengthwise then cut into slices.
  • 2
    Place all ingredients onto crockpot except for flour, cream, bacon and Kale.
  • 3
    Add water to cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 4
    Mix four into cream and add to crock pot along with the kale. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
  • 5
    Add salt and pepper and a little cayenne to taste. I serve with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of good olive oil. Sprinkle the bacon on the top along with some green onion tops. YUM!
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