Soups

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

Servings

8

Prep time

20 mins

Cooking time

3 hours

“Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup: Comfort in a Bowl!” 🍲🇮🇹

Craving a hearty, flavorful soup that practically makes itself? Look no further than Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup! This dish is the perfect blend of savory Italian sausage, rich broth, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered together to create the ultimate comfort meal.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Recipe:

Set it & Forget it: With the magic of the slow cooker, all you need to do is toss in the ingredients and let time work its magic. No stirring, no babysitting – just hands-off cooking that delivers maximum flavor!

Hearty & Satisfying: Packed with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh veggies, this soup is a full meal in a bowl. Every spoonful is bursting with robust flavors that will warm you from the inside out.

Perfect for Any Season: Whether it’s a chilly winter night or a cozy fall afternoon, this soup is always the answer when you need something comforting and filling.

Easily Customizable: Want to make it your own? Add in extra greens, switch up the veggies, or kick up the spice for a personalized touch. This recipe is as flexible as it is delicious!

Great for Leftovers: If you have any leftovers (which is unlikely because it’s so good!), this soup only gets better the next day!

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Ingredients

  • 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

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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!

Whether you’re looking to feed the family or meal prep for the week, Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup is guaranteed to become a weeknight favorite. Easy, flavorful, and downright comforting—this soup is everything you’ve been craving! 🌟