Zuppa Toscana

Makes 3700 calories

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs spicy italian sausage
  • 5 russet potatoes (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 T minced garlic (3-4 cloves)
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 C kale or swiss chard
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 T flour

    Directions

  • Brown sausage; if links, cut in chunks

  • Place sausage, potatoes, onion, garlic and chicken broth in slow cooker. Add additional water if necessary to cover ingredients
  • Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft

30 minutes before serving

  • Mix flour into cream until lumps removed
  • Stir in cream/flour mixture and kale to crock pot
  • Cook on high for 30 minutes until broth tickens
  • Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste