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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup


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"Soup, Italian Sausage"

Serves 8 | Prep Time 20 mins PT20M | Cook Time 3 hrs PT3H20M | Soup

Why I Love This Recipe

Use your slow cooker for this comforting Italian sausage soup. The hardest part is simply waiting for it to finish.


Ingredients You'll Need

1 pound bulk Italian sausage or turkey Italian sausage

1/2 cup chopped onion

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

3 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

8 ounces ziti or penne pasta

1 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil


Directions

1. Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon until browned; drain fat.
2. Add sausage mixture to a 4- to 5-quarts slow cooker. Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High 3 to 4 hours. If using Low, turn to High. Add pasta; cover and cook for 30 minutes.
4. Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
5. Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!


Pairs Well With

Cheese, Bread


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