Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time:: 3 hrs

Total Time:: 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

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. 

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!

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