Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup
Description
Simmer zucchini, Italian sausage, and canned tomatoes in a slow cooker for a hearty, weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage
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2 cups 1/2-inch pieces celery
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2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in celery; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2
Stir zucchini, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, salt, sugar, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic powder into sausage mixture.
3
Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.