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Collection: Soups
Recipe By: crock pot heaven
Better Than Zappa Toscana Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian sausages (use spicy to get that signature Olive Garden flavor)
- 4-6 russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. REAL bacon pieces (optional)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 1 c. kale or Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 c. heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp flour
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Directions
- 1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan.
- 2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices.
- 3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
- 4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft.
30 minutes before serving:
- 5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps.
- 6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir.
- 7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.
- 8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
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