SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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Let this comforting soup simmer all day and come home to a hearty meal at night. Sausage is a great item to buy in bulk when it's on sale-just freeze to have on-hand for last-minute dinners.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (20 ounces) 15-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
12 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and large pieces cut up
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • If bean soup mix comes with seasoning mix, discard it. Heat beans and 8 cups water to boiling in 4-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
  • Drain beans and discard water. Mix beans, sausage mixture, carrots, broth and 2 cups water in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Ferrari Maruf
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I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Bachazarin Bachazarin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Fakii Mughal
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I love that this soup is customizable. I often add different vegetables or different types of sausage.


Paruru Lawrence
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Muzmail Jutt
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I love the addition of sausage to this soup. It really adds a lot of flavor and depth.


Princess Amirah
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This soup is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


md rumon
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I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


Sheena Layne
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Conan does stuff
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I love that this soup is customizable. I often add different vegetables or different types of sausage.


Gojo Relax Mod
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Bhiuraj Bishwokarma
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I love the addition of sausage to this soup. It really adds a lot of flavor and depth.


AK᭄GAMER YT彡 966
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This soup is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Sheikh Haris
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I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day. I always have it ready when I get home from work.


Sohail Sagir
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Rittik Bormon
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this soup is an exception. It's so flavorful and hearty, and I always feel satisfied after eating it.


Danny Shaklee
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste. I often add extra vegetables or different types of sausage.


Hassan Iqbal
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had several people ask me for the recipe.


Kenneth Nnaoma
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting, and it really fills you up. I love adding a dollop of sour cream on top.


Larry “Overnight traveler” S
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


William Smith
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so flavorful and hearty, and the sausage adds a great depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.