Best Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sweet Italian sausage
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 small onions , chopped
• 2 , 16 ounce
• 1.25 cups dry red wine
• 5 cups beef broth
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 zucchini , sliced
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 , 16 ounce
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan, reserving 3 tablespoons.

2. 2

   Cook garlic and onion in reserved fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, basil, and oregano. Transfer to a slow cooker, and stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley.

3. 3

   Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

4. 4

   Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain water, and add pasta to the slow cooker. Simmer for a few minutes, and season with salt and pepper before serving.