
Chop the sausage in 1/2 -1/4 inch sections
Place all of the ingredients in a bowl (except the chicken broth, and garnishments), and stir until everything is well combined.
You can place everything in a freezer bag, and freeze until you are ready to use it OR move to the next step.
Place the ingredients into the Crock Pot, and pour in the chicken broth.
Place the lid on the Crock Pot, and set it on high for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, stir the ingredients, and dish out the soup.
Garnish the soup with cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, and parsley flakes.
Enjoy!!