Lynn's Recipes - Slow Cooker Sausage, Potato and Swiss Chard Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausages
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 2 cups coarsely packed chopped Swiss Chard
• ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese