Sausage, beans and lots of veggies are combined in this healthy Slow Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup with Sausage.
Soups are made for the slow cooker! Try this Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup, this Butternut Squash Soup, or Crockpot Corn Chowder for some of our favorites.
I know that slow cookers are hit and miss with some people, and I think I’ve figured out why. I think that there is a misconception that you can just throw things in the slow cooker, and no matter how long you cook your dish for, it should be good.
I’ve found that is not the case.
In fact, I think that most slow cooker recipes have you cook food for way too long, making mushy, unappetizing food. Like this recipe. Luckily I was home so I could keep an eye on it, but the original recipe says to cook it on low for 8-10 hours. I thought it was plenty done at half that time. So my one word of advice when using the slow cooker is to start checking on what you are cooking about half way through. Many things really don’t take that long!
I have to admit that I was afraid that my husband wouldn’t be thrilled about this one, but I was completely wrong. He actually raved about it. This was so easy and fast, I can definitely see it on the menu in the future. It is full of flavor, filling, and even good for you!
Curl up with a bowl of this and a Hot Apple Cider, and that’s all you need for a cold night!
Ingredients
- Turkey Sausage: You want to find a smoked turkey sausage. I usually like to use turkey kielbasa.
- Vegetables: This has so many veggies in it, which is one of the reasons I love it! I use garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and kale.
- Broth: A good chicken broth is important here.
- Beans: You will need both kidney beans and great northern beans. You can always sub in another kind of bean of your choice, though.
- Tomatoes: If you can find the Italian diced tomatoes, those will add the flavor that you need. Otherwise, you’ll want to add in some Italian seasoning.
- Seasoning: I add in a bit of dried basil. You’ll also want to taste the soup and season with salt, as needed.
How to Make Slow Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup with Sausage
It doesn’t get much easier than this recipe:
- Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low until the vegetables are tender.
Serve with your favorite rolls for a complete dinner.
More Favorite Soup Recipes
Zuppa Toscana
Ham and Potato Soup
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Homemade Bean and Bacon Soup
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Slow Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup with Sausage
Ingredients
- 12 ounces turkey sausage or kielbasa cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1/2 medium bunch kale chopped (about 4 cups)
- 3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15.5-ounce can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5-ounce can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the cooker and cook on low until the vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours.
Sherry says
Where is the nutritional value and breakdown?
Deborah says
Hi Sherry, I don’t provide the nutritional information, but you can enter the recipe on various websites like caloriecount.com and find it out from there.
Michelle says
I look forward to more featured cookbook posts! In the meantime, i need to get myself a slow cooker…
Gigi says
this sounds like a great soup. and low cal to boot! woo-hoo! congrats on the baby. she’s beautiful!
glamah16 says
Looks wonderful.Glad you had success with this slow cooker recipe.
Emily says
Congrats on the dot com!
This sausage, white bean, kale is a classic combination, but you know, I’ve never tried it. Looks fantastic!
n.o.e says
If it’s got sausage + beans, chances are I’ll love it! And with the greens, the low fat, and the slow cooker, this recipe sounds like a winner. Love your rating system.
Nancy
chou says
Congrats on the dot com moment!
Sara says
This looks great, I love one-pot meals. Kale is one of my favorite vegetables.
RecipeGirl says
I haven’t visited in a while… congrats on the baby!! How exciting 🙂
I have this cookbook, so I’ll be checking back. This soup sounds great, and it’s nice to find a slow cooker recipe that is worth trying (so many aren’t!)