This super easy, tasty, hearty soup that will warm you inside and out! All you need is 3 ingredients and a slow cooker to make this Italian Style Bean Soup: Ground turkey sausage, Marinara sauce, and Bean soup mix.
1package(16 ounces) bean soup mix with flavor packet
1jar(26 ounces) marinara sauce (such as Classico tomato and basil)
2.5jars(empty pasta sauce jars) water
Instructions
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 6-Quart.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown and break up the sausage into crumbles. Drain any accumulated fat. Scrape the pan contents into your slow cooker.
Rinse and drain the beans and add to the slow cooker. Add the entire jar of pasta sauce, and two and a half jars-worth of water. Sprinkle in the seasoning packet. Stir to combine.
Cover, and cook on low until the beans are tender, about 8 to 10 hours on LOW, 5 to 6 hours on HIGH.
If the mixture becomes to thick, add additional water to thin it down.
Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
This is a thick soup. For a thinner soup, add additional water or broth.Bulk this up: with the addition of vegetables: Chopped onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms and zucchini would all work well.Additions: Italian seasoning blend, dried oregano, basil or herbs de' Provence would be deliciousSpicier: Add crushed red pepper flakesSouthwestern: Take this 15-Bean soup in a southwestern direction by adding chile powder and ground cuminVegetarian: Leave out the sausage or use your favorite vegetarian meatless crumbles instead.Serving size: 1 cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*SmartPoints (Green plan)4*SmartPoints (Blue plan)4*SmartPoints (Purple plan)7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Italian Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 280Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 14g56%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.