Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Sausage Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage
1/2 lb. bacon (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. potatoes (peeled and chopped)
4 cups chicken broth
1 bunch kale (about 3 cups chopped)
1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
Garnish (optional):
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crumbled bacon
Directions
In a frying pan, brown sausage, bacon, and onion together until onion softens and meat is browned. Then add mixture to the crock pot (6 quart or larger).
Add garlic, oregano, and pepper to crock pot and stir.
Add potatoes and broth. Stir.
Put the lid on and cook on High for 3 ½ hours, or Low for 7 hours.
When cook time is up, finish by adding the chopped kale (or spinach) and the cream and stir.
Put the lid back on and let heat through for another 15 minutes on High, or 25 minutes on Low.
Spoon into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and bacon (optional).
Serve with a nice crusty bread.
