CROCK POT WINTER MINESTRONE SOUP

Crock Pot Winter Minestrone Soup image

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Time 5h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken sausage, in 3/4 inch slices
2 1/2 cups winter squash, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh spinach or 4 cups kale, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, substitute
1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine (or more broth)

Steps:

Cube the squash, potatoes and fennel all about the same size.
Brown and drain the sausage.
Put all the vegetables, (except spinach) beans and seasonings into a 5--6 quart crock pot. Top with the sausage. Pour liquids over all.
Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
Stir in spinach and cook another 5 minutes, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 1113, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 24.3