Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

Simmer zucchini, Italian sausage, and canned tomatoes in a slow cooker for a hearty, weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

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.