Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 pound uncooked Italian sausage (in casings)
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes ( or crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 cups pasta sauce ( (I use garlic and onion flavor))
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups frozen onions and peppers blend ( (I use fajitas blend))
  • 4 ounces Hormel mini pepperoni ((reserve a few pieces to use as garnish)
  • 4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Place Italian sausage (still in the casings) in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add all ingredients except Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Stir to combine all ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Use tongs to carefully remove Italian sausages from the slow cooker. Cut into bite sized pieces and return to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese. Ladle hot soup into bread bowls or soup bowls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni before serving.