Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup
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So hearty, so comforting and so easy to make right in the crockpot with just 10 minutes of prep. Easy peasy!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package of turkey sausage, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans of Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place sausage, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, beans, oregano and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth and 2 cups water until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 319 calories; 29g carbohydrates; 16.6g protein; 15.8g fat; 453mg sodium
Recipe source: https://damndelicious.net/2015/03/21/slow-cooker-sausage-spinach-and-white-bean-soup/