Heart Healthy Soup Recipes – Hearty Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
When the air turns crisp and the evenings feel a little too quiet, there’s nothing like a bowl of soup that feels like a warm hug. This Heart Healthy Soup recipe brings comfort without the guilt. The mix of tender potatoes, Italian sausage, and kale comes together in a creamy broth that feels indulgent but is actually kind to your heart. I’ve made this one on busy weeks, lazy weekends, and even when I just need something soothing simmering away in the kitchen. The aroma alone feels like therapy. I like to think of this recipe as proof that healthy soup recipes don’t have to be bland or boring. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with flavor, yet still checks every box for those looking for healthy hearty soup and healthy vegetable soup recipes that taste like home. If you love soups recipes that warm your body and calm your mind, this one’s going to stay in your rotation for good.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half (or light cream)
- 4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chopped kale
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the sausage until browned. Break it into pieces as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and soft.
- Transfer everything into a slow cooker. Add potatoes, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have mingled.
- Stir in half and half and kale. Cook for another 15–20 minutes until the kale softens.
- Season with salt and black pepper, give it one final stir, and serve hot with a slice of crusty bread.