Best Crock Pot Tuscany Peasant Soup Recipes

ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP

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My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my sons' favorite. Loaded with sausage, chicken, beans and spinach, the quick soup is nice for special occasions, too. -Kim Knight Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1-inch slices
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onions over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. , Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SLOW COOKER ZUPPA TOSCANA

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Slow cooker version of a famous restaurant soup. Easy taste of Italy brought home.

Provided by Heather Stalzer

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 5h53m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 large russet potatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 cups water, or as needed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Place potatoes in a slow cooker (such as Crock Pot®). Add the cooked sausage and onion mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour chicken broth on top. Add up to 2 cups water to cover potatoes fully. Stir soup gently. Cover and cook on Low until potatoes are fork-tender, 5 to 6 hours.
Pour heavy cream into the soup. Stir in kale to combine. Cover and cook on High until flavors are incorporated, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1275.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

PEASANT SOUP (LIKE OLGA'S)

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Make and share this Peasant Soup (Like Olga's) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cantillon1

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 cups vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 small zucchini, diced
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans, corn)
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon Greek oregano
1/4 cup dried parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large pot, brown lamb, onion and celery only until lamb is no longer pink.
Drain off fat.
Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf and broth.
Bring to a boil.
Add Quick barley, zucchini, frozen vegetables, thyme, oregano, and parsley.
Then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.

ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP

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Here is a great soup that takes a little prep but then finishes in the crock pot. So filling and delicious. Serve with garlic breadsticks or some crusty rolls.

Provided by Diane Wicktora

Categories Other Soups

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb ground italian sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
6 clove garlic, chopped
1 lb boneless, skinleess chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces.
2 can(s) (15 oz.) cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (49.5 oz.) chicken broth
2 can(s) (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
fresh spinach, chopped, up to 6 cups
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Drain and remove to crock pot. In same skillet, add onion, garlic, and chicken. Cook until chicken is done. Remove to crock pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach and Parmesan, to the crock pot. Cook on high about 4 hours, or low 8 hours.
3. During last 15-30 minutes of cooking, add chopped spinach.
4. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.