Ingredients
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage or turkey Italian sausage
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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3 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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8 ounces ziti or penne pasta
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup ingredients on a counter]()
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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.
![Sausage cooking in a pan on a burner]()
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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.
![Broth poured into a slow cooker with the rest of the Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup ingredients]()
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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.
![Spoon mixing Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup in a slow cooker]()
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Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
![Ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil mixture in a small bowl with a spatula]()
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Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
![Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup topped with cheese mixture in a bowl with a spoon]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 350 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 350 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 1303mg | 57% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 214mg | 16% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 716mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
