Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

This is great as thick soup served with French bread or served over rice or noodles. Better the next day!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces celery
  • 2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix celery into cooked sausage; cook and stir until celery is softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2
Combine sausage mixture, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, salt, sugar, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic powder in a slow cooker.

Step 3
Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389
Calories
24g
Fat
26g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 30%
Saturated Fat9g 43%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium2218mg 96%
Total Carbohydrate26g 9%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars13g
Protein22g
Vitamin C86mg 428%
Calcium214mg 16%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium1359mg 29%

*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.

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