Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Chicken Sausage Soup

Every ladle of this colorful soup is rich with chicken sausage, butternut squash, and spinach in a soothing broth. Trust me, this recipe will become a staple in your home. Serve it with a delicious piece of cornbread and you are good to go!

2 cups water

2 – 8 oz cans tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano

2 cups chicken broth

½ tsp garlic powder

1 – 12 oz package refrigerated butternut squash pieces, cut into bite-size pieces

1 lb bulk chicken sausage

½ cup uncooked ditalini

1 – 6 oz package baby spinach leaves

Combine water, tomato sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, and squash in slow cooker. Break apart the chicken sausage into bite-size pieces and place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW for 5 hrs. Stir in pasta and spinach; cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.