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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 240 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage or turkey Italian sausage

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1/2 cup onion
    • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Canned Goods

    • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
    • 🍅 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • Spices

    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • Pasta

    • 8 ounces ziti or penne pasta

  • Cheese and Herbs

    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 🧀 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 🌿 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon until browned; drain fat.

3

Add sausage mixture to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

4

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. If using Low, turn to High. Add pasta; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

5

Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.

6

Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 21
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 To save time, dice the vegetables and prepare the cheese mixture while waiting for the soup to cook.Use whole-grain pasta for added fiber if desired.For a lower-calorie version, use turkey sausage instead of Italian sausage.