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Slow Cooked Pasta Soup

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This Slow Cooked Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a rich base of chunky tomatoes and savory sausage, softened by a long, gentle simmer. The addition of fresh zucchini adds a bright, tender texture without overpowering the deep, savory flavors of the broth. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, requiring minimal chopping and stirring, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal-prepping lunches for the week ahead, this soup is filling, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 98.8
Description
This Slow Cooked Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a rich base of chunky tomatoes and savory sausage, softened by a long, gentle simmer. The addition of fresh zucchini adds a bright, tender texture without overpowering the deep, savory flavors of the broth. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, requiring minimal chopping and stirring, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal-prepping lunches for the week ahead, this soup is filling, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 Can (14.5 oz) pasta-style chunky tomatoes,
  • 1/2 cups water
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 cups Julienne-cut (2x1âÂÂ8x1âÂÂ8-inch) zucchini
  • In large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, remove and
Directions
  1. 1
    Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked; drain excess fat.
  2. 2
    In a 3ý- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the cooked sausage, chunky tomatoes, water, bay leaf, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting for 7 to 9 hours.
  4. 4
    About 30 minutes before serving, remove and discard the bay leaf from the soup.
  5. 5
    Gently stir in the julienne-cut zucchini.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 98.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g8%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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