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Bowl of Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup garnished with parsley and olive oil on a wooden surface

Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup is the ultimate time-saver for busy home cooks who still crave a hearty, nourishing meal. This easy recipe combines robust flavors with a hands-off cooking process, making it my go-to on hectic weeknights or lazy weekends. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 yellow onions diced
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 796mL jar crushed/strained tomatoes (passata)
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey or 4 turkey sausages, casings removed
  • 1 tbsp fennel
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Method
 

  1. If using turkey sausages, remove the casings and break up the meat. If making your own sausage, mix the ground turkey with fennel, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then break it into chunks.
  2. In your slow cooker, add the sausage (pre-cooked or raw), garlic, onions, carrot, celery, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Stir to combine.
  3. Set the slow cooker to high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours. Walk away and let the magic happen!
  4. About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the diced red pepper and chopped kale. Let them sit for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls, serve hot, and enjoy!