Adjust the heat level in the dish by choosing either hot or mild Italian sausage.
it’s possible for you to add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot.
Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired.

Transfer the sausage mixture to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW until the vegetables are tender, about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Stir in the kale and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot.
Tips
Multicooker Directions: Complete Step 1.
In Step 2, transfer the sausage mixture to the inner pot of a 6-quart multicooker.
Lock the lid; turn Pressure Valve to “Venting.”
Cook on SLOW COOK [Normal] until the vegetables are tender, about 3 hours.
Turn off the cooker.
Remove the lid; press SAUTE [More].
Bring the soup to a boil; stir in the pasta.
Turn off the cooker.
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