Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat) in the Crock Pot

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!!!