Italian Sausage & Artichoke Soup

I got this recipe from my friend Patricia. It is so good on a cold night!

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 (2 ounce) packet  Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 3 (15 ounce) cans  diced Italian-style tomatoes
• 2  artichoke hearts, squeezed partially dry
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 3 -4  cups water

Directions

1. Cook sausage through.
2. Place all ingredients in a crock pot.
3. Cook on high 6-8 hours.
4. The longer it steeps, the better it tastes!
5. Serve with warm crusty bread and a salad.