Freeze Ahead Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Soup Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CROCKPOT SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Brown Susage, Onion, & Garlic, drain.
• 2. In slow cooker add: Everything except orzo and Parmesan.
• 3. Cook on Low for 8 hrs or on High for 4 hours.
• 4. Set pot to high and add Orzo for 20 minute.
• 5. Serve with Parmesan Cheese in top.

MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, carrots, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve over spaghetti.

SLOW-COOKER EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook sausage in large skillet until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine cooked sausage and all remaining ingredients except zucchini and cheese; stir gently to mix.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, remove and discard bay leaf from soup. Gently stir in zucchini. Cover; cook an additional 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.