Crockpot Italian Bean Soup -- Featuring HamBeens 15 Bean Soup

Crockpot Italian Bean Soup -- Featuring HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Crockpot Italian Bean Soup Ingredients • 1 package Hambeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® with seasoning packet • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy • 1 large onion diced • 8 cups low sodium beef broth • 1 red pepper diced large • 3 cloves garlic minced • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juices • 1 zucchini sliced ⅛" thick • 1 cup marinara sauce or pasta sauce • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar For Serving • parmesan cheese • fresh parsley • fresh basil • garlic toast Instructions • Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside. • Brown sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain fat. • Place beans, sausage & onion, broth, red pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a 6qt slow cooker. • Cook on high 5 hours (or low for 7-8) or until beans are tender. • Once beans are soft stir in diced tomatoes, zucchini, seasoning packet, marinara sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for additional 45-50 minutes or until zucchini is tender. • Serve with toppings and garlic bread if desired.