Zuppa Toscana
Crockpot Zuppa Toscana is a quick meal to throw together into your slow cooker and enjoy hours later. Serve with a salad or bread for a complete meal.
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
*Use can of coconut milk for a healthier option.