Looking for an easy throw-and-go slow cooker recipe that doesn’t disappoint? This Paleo Zuppa Toscana is just that!

 

Zuppa Toscana

This recipe is my absolute favorite for days that we want something gourmet but don’t have the time (the energy) to prepare something fabulous.  The bonus that this is gluten-free, dairy-free, AND paleo compliant, is the cherry on top, thanks in part to Otto’s Cassava Flour!  Paleo Italians, rejoice! the sky’s the limit and I have the answer to your wildest recipe dreams! Imagine a Riccota gnocchi with Otto’s! *drool*

Otto’s Cassava Flour

I’ve written before about my love and utilization of Otto’s Cassava Flour, so if you’re just now hearing about it, get ready boo! Otto’s Cassava Flour is a life saver for everyone paleo/gluten-free! I have tried countless gluten-free flour, but none match up to the consistency and taste that Otto’s has to offer.  Cassava, a root vegetable, in flour form allows for a very comparable consistency to regular wheat flour, without the implications wheat has to those that cannot eat gluten.  I have found through my utilization of Otto’s that their flour subs 1:1 in most recipes!  For people that don’t like math, this is a HUGE pro! (Click here to snag some for yourself.)

I first learned of Otto’s when making John and my wedding cake (yes, I made our cake!) In 2015.  I had high hopes for being able to create and bake a gluten free, as close to paleo, wedding cake that I could so that my new husband could enjoy the evening without worrying about the repercussions of indulging in glutenous wedding cake.  Well, friends, I succeeded!

Read more about my Paleo Wedding Cake and get the recipe here.

 

Recently, Otto’s gave my Zuppa Toscana recipe a shoutout on Instagram, and I was so excited! I messaged them to thank them and they sent me a refill bag of Cassava Flour for free! Thank you so much , Otto’s! I have always loved your flour, and I can’t wait to continue to create new recipes and paleo-ify some old school favorite recipes with it!

Without further ado, here’s my Zuppa Toscana Recipe!

 

[lt_recipe name=”Zuppa Toscana {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}” servings=”8″ prep_time=”30M” cook_time=”4-6H” total_time=”6H30M” difficulty=”Easy” summary=”Savory, clean Italian soup” print=”yes” ingredients=”1# Hot Sausage;1 White Onion, diced;1.5# Potatoes of choice, diced;6 Garlic Cloves, diced;1/2 Bunch kale, chopped;4 Cups Chicken Broth;1 Cans Full-Fat Coconut Milk;1/3-2/3 Cup Otto’s Cassava Flour ;Italian Seasoning ;Salt & Pepper to taste” ]1. Dice potatoes, onion, garlic and combine with chicken broth in Slow Cooker. Add seasonings as well.;2. Add 1/2 Can Coconut Milk to Slow Cooker.;3. Chop Kale and place in bag, store in refrigerator for later.;4. Brown sausage in skillet then add sausage to Slow Cooker.;5. In the dirty sausage skillet, over medium heat, add the other 1/2 can of Coconut milk. Combine 1/3-2/3 cups of Otto’s Cassava flour and continue to stir until well combined. The coconut milk will thicken.;6. Once coconut milk and cassava flour mix are combined and thickened, add to crock pot and stir.;7. Set Slow Cooker on medium heat for 4-6 hours (or low for 8H).;8. 30 minutes prior to serving, add chopped kale to the slow cooker to wilt. ;9. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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When are you planning on making this recipe? I’d love to hear how you like it!

 

xoxo,

Syd