Olive Garden Tuscan Soup Recipe Crock Pot
Description
This Olive Garden Tuscan Soup recipe Crock Pot will make a delicious Italian-inspired meal that the whole family will love. The slow cooker makes it easy and convenient to prepare, and the result is a hearty and flavorful soup. This recipe is packed with vegetables, beans, and Italian sausage. It’s a great way to get everyone to eat their vegetables! The soup is perfect for a chilly winter day, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time
This Olive Garden Tuscan Soup recipe Crock Pot requires minimal prep time. All you need to do is chop the vegetables and Italian sausage, and measure out all of the other ingredients. It only takes about 15 minutes to get everything ready to go in the slow cooker.
Cook Time
The Olive Garden Tuscan Soup recipe Crock Pot takes about 4 to 6 hours to cook on low heat. You can also cook it on high heat for about 2 to 3 hours, if you’d like to speed up the cooking time. It’s important to keep an eye on it, though, because the vegetables can become mushy if it’s cooked for too long.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14 oz) white beans, drained
- 1 can (14 oz) red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Place the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, white beans, red kidney beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
3. Add the cooked sausage to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours.
4. Once the soup is finished cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with crusty Italian bread.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow cooker
Notes
This recipe can easily be adapted with any type of sausage or beans you have on hand. For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 308, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 809mg, Carbohydrates: 30g, Fiber: 8g, Protein: 19g
Recipe Tips
- If you’d like to make a thicker soup, add a few tablespoons of cornstarch or flour to thicken it up.
- For a creamier soup, stir in a cup of heavy cream or half and half at the end of cooking.
- Serve the soup with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
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