ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE WITH SWEET POTATOES (Crockpot Recipe)
This crockpot Zuppa Toscana recipe is a quick meal to throw into your slow cooker and enjoy hours later. Serve with a salad or bread for a complete meal.
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If you have ever been to Olive Garden, you know the famous Zuppa Toscana soup. It literally means Tuscan soup in Italian and I can testify that it is delicious.
In an attempt to make it a little healthier, and add a little more flavor, I like sweet potatoes instead of the typical white potatoes. You could always opt for a combo too, which is what I normally do.
Here at Living Practically, I like to do things simple. This crockpot meal is easy, healthy, and delicious!
Kale has recently become widely known as a superfood that is packed full of nutrients and as a leafy green, it is encouraged in your diet regularly.
With its bitter and potent flavor, kale definitely takes some getting used to. I have recently fallen in love with this Cranberry Kale & Quinoa salad with a maple vinaigrette and also classic kale chips, which is a fancy way to say roasted kale.
WHY I LOVE CROCKPOT ZUPPA TOSCANA
RESTAURANT QUALITY FOOD without the large portions, price, or feeling unhealthy afterwards. As a mom who is always watching her weight and trying to pinch pennies, going out to eat should definitely be saved for special occasions.
Zuppa Toscana is a great HEALTHY meal that has protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs. Pair it with a salad for some extra nutrients and you are good to go!
CROCKPOT MEALS are the best invention ever. Prep the ingredients, throw in the crockpot, live your life, and then enjoy at supper!
INGREDIENTS IN ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE
GROUND SAUSAGE
BACON
POTATOES– sweet potatoes, Idaho, or a combination of both!
ONION
GARLIC
SPICES– fennel seeds, paprika, pepper, red pepper flakes
BROTH– chicken, beef, turkey, or vegetable work fine
KALE or SPINACH
CREAM– Heavy cream will give it the creamiest flavor, but you can use half and half or 1 can of coconut milk for your healthiest options.
Zuppa Toscana
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage
- 6 slices of bacon chopped into small pieces
- 4 cups potatoes sweet, Idaho, or combo
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp. fennel seeds
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes optional
- 64 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half*
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a large skillet or saute in Instant Pot. While meat is cooking, chop bacon and onions into small pieces. Remove sausage and drain grease.
- Fry bacon and add onion into the same skillet to sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- While they are cooking, chop potatoes, kale and garlic.
- Add sausage, bacon, onions, potatoes, kale, seasonings, garlic, salt, and broth into a crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
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