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Zuppa Toscana in a black bowl, close up, grey tablecloth.
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Zuppa Toscana
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
 
Servings: 8
Calories: 390 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. ground Italian sausage browned and cooled
  • 2 slice bacon cooked crumbled, optional
  • 3 sweet potato medium peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 bunch kale chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 6 cup chicken broth
Ingredients for the Day of Cooking
  • 2 cup water for day of cooking
  • 1 cup heavy cream for day of cooking
Instructions
Assembly Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients except water and heavy cream to a large resealable freezer bag.
  2. You can optionally reserve the chicken broth to save space in your bag and add it on the day of cooking. Be sure to add a note to the label.
  3. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.
Cooking Instructions
  1. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  2. Empty bag contents to slow cooker.
  3. Add 2 cups water.
  4. Cook for 5-7 hours on low.
  5. Add 1 cup heavy cream.
  6. Stir and heat through before serving.