Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup

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Use your slow cooker for this comforting Italian sausage soup with ziti pasta and sausage in tomato sauce topped with cheese.

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Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.
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Published on October 24, 2024
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Linda Brewer
Tested by Linda Brewer
Linda Brewer is an advocate for others to pursue their culinary interests through new cooking methods and experiencing culturally diverse foods. Her joy of hiking gives her a special interest in camp-friendly recipes for both her personal and professional cooking.
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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup topped with cheese mixture in a bowl with a spoon
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup ingredients on a counter

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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.