Crock Pot Italian Bean Soup
Crock Pot Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 package Hambeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® (with seasoning packet )
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 8 cups reduced sodium beef broth
- 1 red bell pepper (diced large )
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
- 1 zucchini (sliced ⅛-inch thick)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or pasta sauce)
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
For Serving
- shredded Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley
- and basil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
20 min - 2
Brown sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- 3
Place beans, sausage & onion, broth, red pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a 6qt slow cooker.
- 4
Cook on high 5 hours (or low for 7-8) or until beans are tender.
300 min - 5
Once beans are soft stir in diced tomatoes, zucchini, seasoning packet, marinara sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for additional 45-50 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
45 min - 6
Serve with toppings and garlic bread if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 12 servings)



