Slow Cooker Gluten Free Zuppa Toscana Soup

Recipe step-by-step directions:

leeks and pancetta cooking in a frying pan

I bet this picture will surprise you! I am typically a "dump and go" crock-pot type of person. I am lazy and often don't like to brown things before dumping them in. That being said, you will get much better flavors if you cook your leeks (or onion), pancetta, and sausage first.

Step 1: Heat the oil in a pan. Add the pancetta and leeks. Allow cooking until the leeks are soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 2: Brown the sausage, leeks, and pancetta for 5 minutes over medium heat until the leeks (or onions) are soft.

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all of the soup ingredients in the slow cooker

Step 3: Now, it gets easy. Dump the cooked sausage mixture and other ingredients into your slow cooker. Your slow cooker is going to be full until your kale and potatoes cook down. This is okay!

Step 4: Put the lid on your slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. When you come home from work, dinner is ready!!

top view of a bowl of sausage potato soup

If you are a meal prepper, you should add this easy Crock-Pot soup to your list of recipes.

It’s easy to throw together, and you can enjoy it for a few days. While you are at it, take a look at my Gluten Free Pantry Essentials And Equipment Recommendations as a guide. You will find some valuable information that helps with daily cooking, baking, and batch cooking.

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Do I have to use pancetta?

No, if you don’t have pancetta on hand, that’s not a problem. You can replace it with bacon or ham, but keep in mind the soup will have more of a smoky flavor. Either way, this Tuscan sausage soup is amazing!

How long does this soup take to cook?

This sausage potato kale soup takes around 6-8 hours on low, or you can cook it on high for 4-6 hours. The advantage of cooking this Italian potato soup in the slow cooker is that the flavors of the garlic, onions, herbs, and everything else really have a chance to blend together. This gives you a powerful punch that tastes so incredible.

How do you store this soup?

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last around 3-4 days in the fridge, 1-2 days. If you are meal prepping, it’s nice to place it in individual serving-size containers. It makes it quick to grab and go out the door.

Can you freeze soup?

Yes, of course, you can freeze this Italian sausage kale potato soup. Allow it to cool all the way before freezing, then place it in an airtight container (or several containers for individual servings).

When you are ready to serve the potato kale soup, place it in the refrigerator overnight when possible. Warm the soup up in a pan on the stovetop until it’s hot. Use medium heat so it warms up slowly and doesn’t burn to the bottom of the pan.

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