I've been making my Spicy Sausage Soup for quite a few years. It's always a hit! If you don't like spicy, you could substitute sweet italian sausage for the spicy italian sausage and also leave out the red pepper. I often make this with the spicy sausage, but leave out the pepper anyway. My kids don't like it too spicy.
Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Soup - printable version
1 beaten egg
2 Tbl. milk
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice)
1 pound hot italian sausage (removed from casings, if in them)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 () can diced tomatoes
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 pkg. wide egg noodles
Yield - 8 servings
- To make meatballs: In a large bowl combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, and sausage. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Cook meatballs over medium heat in a skillet until brown on all sides. Drain.
- In a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker, place beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and spices. Add meatballs and pour broth over all.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting for 10-11 hours or on high heat setting for 5-6 hours.
- Add noodles to last half hour of cooking.
Jan
