Description
A hearty and comforting Crock Pot soup featuring Italian sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, kale, and a creamy broth. This slow-cooked soup is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for a warming meal on any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Vegetables
- 8 oz Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz) container mushrooms, sautéed in butter or olive oil and finely chopped
- 1 cup kale, cleaned and chopped (stems removed)
Liquids and Thickener
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a Crock Pot, add the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, cubed potatoes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and just enough water to cover the ingredients. This creates the flavorful foundation for your soup.
- Slow cook the soup: Cook the mixture on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Make the cream mixture: While the soup is cooking, whisk the flour into the heavy cream in a separate bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps. This will help thicken the soup later.
- Add mushrooms, kale, and cream: Stir the sautéed mushrooms, chopped kale, and the cream-flour mixture into the Crock Pot once the potatoes are tender. This will add richness and texture to the soup.
- Cook again: Cook on high for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the soup is heated through and has slightly thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can increase the flour by another tablespoon or cook it uncovered for the last 15 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil or butter for enhanced flavor before adding them to the soup.
- You can substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard if preferred.
- This soup freezes well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Use low-fat heavy cream to reduce calories, though it may affect richness slightly.
