{"id":14812,"date":"2013-09-25T01:00:12","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T06:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=14812"},"modified":"2013-09-24T21:03:08","modified_gmt":"2013-09-25T02:03:08","slug":"italian-sausage-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2013\/09\/25\/italian-sausage-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Sausage Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is here along with a busy schedule at my house which means time crock pot cooking. One of my family favorites is Italian sausage soup .\u00a0 It is healthy and easy to throw together with a hectic schedule since I usually have most of the ingredients in stock.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ingredients.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14813\" alt=\"ingredients\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ingredients-300x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 15-ounce can of any beans you like, drained; I use Pinto<\/li>\n<li>1 pound of lean sausage, your choice cut into bite size<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 medium carrot, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>6 to 8 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">salt<\/span> and pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 cup small pasta<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">grated<\/span> Parmigiano Reggiano cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>My kids and my husband love, love, love sausage &#8211; &#8211; any kind of sausage, and the greasier the better <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">to<\/span> them.\u00a0 However, they will get a healthier choice when I cook for them.\u00a0 I like using deer sausage which is leaner and more flavorful especially when lucky enough to receive some from a friend, who is an avid hunter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/sausage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14815 aligncenter\" alt=\"sausage\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/sausage-300x300.jpg\" width=\"210\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">\u00a0Here is the easiest part.\u00a0 Throw everything into your Crockpot, even sausage precooked and cook 6-8 hours on low.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/in-crock-pot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14817 aligncenter\" alt=\"in crock pot\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/in-crock-pot-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/in-crock-pot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/in-crock-pot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/in-crock-pot.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p>For the last hour, add your pasta and cook on high.\u00a0 When pasta is tender, sprinkle with <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">parmesan<\/span> cheese and you are ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Final.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14818 aligncenter\" alt=\"Final\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Final-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Final-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Final-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Final.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a perfect meal on a cold night or a busy day when you don\u2019t have time to stew in the kitchen.\u00a0 It\u2019s filled with lots of protein and fiber.\u00a0 The carrots give one serving of a vegetable; however, you could add other vegetables such as zucchini or squash.\u00a0 To add in a few more greens, I like to serve with a toss salad.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/toss-salad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14819\" alt=\"toss salad\" src=\"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/toss-salad-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/toss-salad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/toss-salad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/toss-salad.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Italian Sausage Soup, it gives a kick to the name\u00a0 soup and salad.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to share more recipes and tips on how to plan meals that are quick and easy for a busy schedule in my upcoming\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourfitnessdesigner.com\/Weight_Loss_Teleclass.html\">Weight Loss Teleclass<\/a>.\u00a0 Check it out and email me to sign up for my <b>FREE ORIENTATION <\/b>to learn more<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>In Good Health,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Crystal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is here along with a busy schedule at my house which means time crock pot cooking. 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