Zuppa Toscana in the crock pot
(copycat of Olive Garden)
Ingredients:
1-2lbs Hot Italian Sausage
(cooked through, drained on paper towels, but don’t press
out) the grease)
2lbs of Yellow Potatoes, washed, sliced in half then in thin
slices
1 large onion, chopped small
¼ Cup of cooked bacon pieces (optional)
2 Tbls Minced Garlic
2 Cups Kale, chopped (optional)
48oz Chicken Broth
1Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2Tbls Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Turn the Crock Pot to high
Pour in the Chicken Broth, add the minced Garlic, stir
together, add the cooked Hot Italian Sausage, the chopped Onion, the thinly
sliced Potatoes, & Bacon. Cook on
high for four hours, or low for eight hours.
30 minutes before serving add Heavy Whipping Cream and Flour
to a jar with a screw tight lid and shake vigorously until smooth. Add to the
crock pot along with the Kale. Cook on high for 30 more minutes.
Add Salt and Pepper to Taste
I made this tonight without the Bacon and the Kale and it
was delicious and spot on, so fast and simple!
Enjoy!!!
