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Slow Cooker Italian Summer Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Italian Summer Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Featuring ground Italian sausage, fresh summer vegetables, cannellini beans, and savory Italian seasonings, this soup combines the ease of slow cooking with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying dinner that serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

Sausage and Meat

  • 2 lbs ground Italian sausage

Vegetables

  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2-3 small zucchinis, diced

Canned Goods and Broth

  • 1 (15.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Toppings

  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground Italian sausage. Break the sausage into small pieces and cook until it is mostly browned. This step ensures the meat is partially cooked and releases excess fat, which should then be drained off before adding to the slow cooker.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned sausage to the slow cooker. Add the chopped carrots, celery, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced zucchinis, drained diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, chicken or vegetable broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine.
  3. Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set to high heat and cook for 4-5 hours, or alternatively cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  4. Serve: Once cooked, ladle the soup into bowls while hot. Garnish each serving with shredded parmesan cheese and, if desired, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes for added heat.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and replace broth with vegetable broth.
  • If you prefer a spicier soup, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Adjust seasoning and salt according to taste before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/slow-cooker-italian-summer-soup-recipe/