ITALIAN (TURKEY) SAUSAGE SOUP

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Great for those busy mornings or too-hot-to-cook days. Sometimes I use half the package of sausage to stretch the budget and it's still great. I've also doubled the seasonings for an extra kick. *NOTE* The recipe should say "pepper jack cheese" in the toppings.

Provided by unmistakable1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 (1 1/2 lb) package Italian turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or sweet red pepper flakes)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
monterey jack pepper cheese
parmesan cheese
crumbled cracker

Steps:

  • Place vegetables, broth, tomatoes, and meat in crockpot.
  • Stir in spices.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours until veggies are tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with desired toppings.
  • *For stove-top method* Remove sausage from casings, dice onions, and chop potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
  • Drizzle a tablespoon or two of oil (I use extra virgin olive oil) into a large pot. Over med to med-hi heat, add in meat, using wooden spoon to help break it up into smaller pieces.
  • Once sausage has browned, add in onions (if desired, use some freshly minced garlic and add here). Saute' for a few minutes until softened.
  • Pour in tomatoes, broth, and stir in the seasonings (omit garlic powder if using fresh garlic). After liquid comes to a bubble, drop in the potatoes, reduce heat, and cook until potatoes are at desired tenderness.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 1627.3, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 31.9

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