Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana l The Recipe Rebel

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage offers lower fat content while still providing flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is more tender and widely available.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

In a large frying pan, brown the Italian sausage with the onion over medium-high heat (4-5 minutes).

Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.

Add the sausage mixture, broth, potatoes, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to the Slow Cooker (4-6 quarts).

Cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for about 2 hours (cooking times vary by slow cooker).

Once potatoes are tender, stir in kale, cream, and Parmesan.

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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