Description
Savor the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup with this easy recipe Perfect for cozy meals packed with wholesome ingredients 154 chars
1 pound of Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups of chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups of fresh spinach
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In your slow cooker, combine the diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper.
Add the browned sausage on top of the veggies.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and cannellini beans. Stir together.
Add oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover and let it simmer on low for about 6-8 hours, or on high for about 3-4 hours.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup is hearty, comforting, and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
Keywords: soup, slow cooker, Italian sausage, easy recipe, comfort food
