Crock-Pot Tuscan Sausage Soup – Rich and very flavorful, this Crock-Pot Tuscan Sausage Soup is a hearty, veggie-filled comfort food option for cold days. This slow cooker soup is naturally gluten-free and can be easily customizable. Next time you’re looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, reach out to this recipe, dump the ingredients in the crockpot, then set it and forget it! Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Crock-Pot Tuscan Sausage Soup
- 1 lb (450g) Hot Italian sausage, casings removed (or turkey sausage)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 pound (220g) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
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Why you’ll love our Crockpot sausage soup recipe
- Easy and convenient: This slow cooker soup recipe is as simple as dumping all the ingredients into the crockpot and setting it on low for 6 hours. This makes it a perfect option for busy days or when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.
- Nutritious and flavorful: With ingredients like kale, mushrooms, and onions, this soup is packed with vitamins and nutrients. Italian sausage adds an extra punch of flavor, making this soup a satisfying and tasty meal.
- Customizable and diet-friendly: This Crockpot soup recipe is naturally gluten-free and can also be easily modified to fit different diets. You can use turkey sausage instead of pork for a healthier option, or omit the cream for a lighter version. You can add different vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences.
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Directions
1. To make the crockpot Tuscan Sausage Soup: In a skillet, add Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Drain the fat drippings from the pan. Add onion and celery and continue cooking for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring regularly. This step is optional but ensures we eliminate most of the fat from the sausage meat. If you’d like to throw everything in the slow cooker, remember that the final dish might be greasy.
2. In a bowl, combine whipping cream with garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
3. Add the cooked sausage meat, onion, and celery to the insert of the slow cooker. Add potatoes, mushrooms, and seasonings, and cover with chicken broth and the whipping cream mixture. Add more broth if necessary. Set on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
4. Once the time is over, stir in the kale, give a quick stir, and reheat until the kale is just wilted and the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning of the Tuscan sausage soup with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Serve the Crock-Pot Tuscan Sausage Soup immediately with freshly grated parmesan and more chili pepper flakes, if you like. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the slow cooker Tuscan sausage soup
Like most of our recipes, this slow cooker Tuscan sausage soup is super easy to customize – just how we like it!
- Any greens can be added in place of kale. If you don’t have kale on hand, add some Swiss chard or spinach once everything has cooked through.
- If you want to make this soup keto or low-carb-friendly, leave out the potatoes, or substitute cauliflower instead.
- Feel free to use turkey sausage, kielbasa, or smoked sausage instead of Italian sausage.
How long to keep the slow cooker soup leftovers?
You can enjoy the sausage soup leftovers for up to 2 days. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stove with a little more water.
Can we freeze the sausage soup?
Sure, you can! To avoid the plastic aftertaste, freeze the slow cooker Tuscan sausage soup in a glass container. The leftovers will keep for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave for 6-7 minutes or boil on the stove, adding a little water to loosen the soup if necessary.
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- Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach
- Healthy Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup
- Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup
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Leave a Reply
Anna
2021-10-31 23:23:27
This soup soothed my soul!! It was simple and so delicious!! I'll definitely be making this again
Tracy
2021-02-26 10:33:40
Great recipe tho k there’s a typo it say russet potato’s but small gold potato’s looks like what was used for photo. I made one batch of soup with the russet potatoes & 1 batch with gold potato’s in it came out great except the potatoes really broke down with the russet potato’s. I prefer to use the gold potato's.
