Description
This hearty Crockpot Tuscan Sausage Soup combines flavorful Italian sausage with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a comforting blend of savory spices and rich textures, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Base
- 2 lbs ground mild Italian sausage, cooked & drained
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 12 cups chicken broth
Greens and Cream
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Garnish
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground mild Italian sausage until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: Add the cooked sausage, chopped onions, minced garlic, dried oregano, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth into the crockpot. Stir everything together to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and the ingredients to become tender.
- Add spinach and cream: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach and heavy cream. Let the soup warm through to allow the spinach to wilt and the cream to blend smoothly.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- For a less rich version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- You can use hot Italian sausage if you prefer a spicier soup.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add extra flavor; just drain them well before adding.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- For extra thickness, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
