Description
A hearty and comforting Crock Pot soup packed with Italian sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, kale, and a creamy tomato broth. Perfect for an easy make-ahead meal that warms you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 8 oz Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz) container mushrooms, sautéed in butter or olive oil and finely chopped
- 1 cup kale, cleaned and chopped (stems removed)
Dairy
- 2 cups heavy cream
Liquids
- 32 oz chicken broth
Other
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a Crock Pot, add cooked sausage, cubed potatoes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and just enough water to cover the ingredients. This forms the hearty foundation of the soup.
- Cook the Soup: Set the Crock Pot to high and cook for 3 to 4 hours, or alternatively on low for 6 to 7 hours, until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour into the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and lump-free, preparing it for thickening the soup.
- Add Cream and Vegetables: Stir the cream and flour mixture, sautéed mushrooms, and chopped kale into the Crock Pot soup, blending in the flavors and creamy texture.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the soup on high for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally top with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions for extra flavor and garnish. Serve warm.
Notes
- The cooked Italian sausage can be substituted with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Using kale without stems ensures a more tender texture in the soup.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour alternative for thickening.
- The soup can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the amount of water added initially as needed to ensure ingredients are just covered but not too diluted.
- Parmesan cheese and green onions are optional garnishes and enhance flavor and presentation.
