Pork sausage is added to diced potato, carrots, garbanzo beans, canned tomatoes and zucchini for a slow cooker soup perfect on a cool day.
Ingredients
1/2 lb. Italian pork sausage
1 C. sliced carrots
1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes 1 clove garlic
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans beef broth
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans
1 (14 1/2 oz) can pasta style chunky tomatoes, un-drained
1 1/2 C. water
1/2 tsp. dried italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 C. zucchini-julienne cut
Grated fresh parmesan cheese
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 (147g)
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 151
Calories from Fat 55 (36%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 6.1g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 13%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 32mg 10%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 240mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 11.9g 23%
In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Place into a crock-pot, and add all ingredients except zucchini. Cover; cook on low 7-9 hrs. Remove bay leaf, and gently stir in zucchini. Cover and cook 30 more mins. Serve with grated cheese.