Name: Creamy Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 45 min
Total time: 7 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground sausage (such as Jimmy Dean); 1 ½ cups diced carrots; 1 ½ cups diced celery; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 small zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices; 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch slices; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 ½ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 32 oz. chicken broth; 14.5 oz. fire roasted tomatoes (canned); 2 Tbsp. tomato paste

Description

A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup featuring ground sausage, diced vegetables, and Italian seasoning. This easy-to-make recipe simmers for hours to meld savory flavors with fresh zucchini and yellow squash for a comforting, nutritious meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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Meat

1 lb. ground sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)

Vegetables

1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 ½ cups diced celery
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices
2 small yellow squash, cut into 1 inch slices

Seasonings and Liquids

2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 ½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
32 oz. chicken broth
14.5 oz. fire roasted tomatoes (canned)
2 Tbsp. tomato paste

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Instructions

Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain off excess fat if desired to reduce greasiness.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. Add diced carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, fire roasted tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on LOW heat for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to blend and vegetables to soften.
Add Zucchini and Squash: After 6 hours, stir in the sliced zucchini and yellow squash. Continue cooking for an additional 45 minutes on LOW or HIGH until the squash is tender but not mushy.

Notes

Drain excess sausage fat to make the soup lighter if preferred.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes with the seasonings.
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 55mg