Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup
Ingreadient
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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
Direction
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Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stir together ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
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Top servings with ricotta mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
