Sausage Soup in the Crock Pot (with Veggies!)

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef stock
• 3 stalks celery (sliced into 1/4”)
• 3 carrots (peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 4 small red potatoes (diced into 1/2” cubes)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small chunks. When the sausage is almost done, add the garlic. Saute about 2 minutes. Set aside.

2. 2

   Pour the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, stock, celery, carrots, onions, and seasoning to the insert of a slow cooker. Add in the sausage and garlic mixture; stir to combine.

3. 3

   Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours.

4. 4

   Stir in the cubed potatoes, frozen peas and frozen corn; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on HIGH for 1 additional hour, or low for 2 additional hours.

5. 5

   Ladle into bowls and serve.