Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup
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Serves 8 | Prep Time 20 min PT20M | Cook Time 3 hours PT3H20M | SoupWhy I Love This Recipe
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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
Gather all ingredients.
Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon until browned; drain fat.
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.
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
Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
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