• On Oct, 07, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

Course Entree
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 467 kcal
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds Italian sausage sweet or hot, cut into bite size pieces
4 cloves garlic minced
2 bell peppers or 2 cups chopped
1 cup onion chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cups chicken broth low sodium
2 cups water
28 ounce diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1/4 cup freshly chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh chopped
4 ounces spinach
optional” 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
Press Saute to preheat cooker.
When “Hot” appears on display, add oil and sausage.
Keep lid open and cook until sausage is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Remove the sausage and add the garlic, peppers and onions.
Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour in vinegar, broth, water and tomatoes.
Add sausage back to pot and add seasonings.
*If using fresh herbs do not add in yet.
Close and lock lid.
Press “Soup” button.
After 10 minutes hit Cancel.
Open with Quick Release.
Add in fresh herbs if using, fresh spinach and optional grated cheese.
Crock Pot Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet and cook sausage until browned.
Add this and the remaining ingredients into a slow cooker, except fresh herbs and spinach.
Cook on low 6 hours.
In the last 15 minutes, add in fresh herbs and spinach.
Top with grated cheese to serve.
Recipe Notes

Net Carbs: 9.5g

Nutrition Facts
Italian Sausage & Pepper Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 467
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g
60%
Saturated Fat 13g
81%
Cholesterol 86mg
29%
Sodium 1071mg
47%
Potassium 698mg
20%
Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Fiber 2g
8%
Sugar 5g
6%
Protein 18g
36%
Vitamin A 2377IU
48%
Vitamin C 60mg
73%
Calcium 83mg
8%
Iron 3mg
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.