We all really like this soup. The 2nd time I made it I added 1# cooked italian sausage and used tortellini pasta (with cheese - any kind would be good). I did a 8 oz package - could have used more, but not necessary. Next time I think I will add 1 can of green beans at the end. Could also try chopped spinach. I made and put in the instant pot before work on crock pot mode then added pasta and did pressure cooker for how ever long it needs to cook pasta (tortellini I did for 6 min - regular pasta I would do 10-11 min) I also did bay leaves instead of dried basil - liked it better. Makes lots would be easy to double if needed.
4 cups tomato juice
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can Italian diced tomatoes (regular works too)
1 cup carrots
1 cup celery
1/2 onion
1 T dried basil or bay leaves
1 # cooked italian sausage, cooked
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8 oz pasta
Crock pot low 8 hours or instant pot enough time to cook pasta (haven't used instant pot enough to know if vegetables will cook in that little amount of time?)
