BRATWURST SOUP

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Provided by itscolleen

Time 20m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs bratwursts
1 onion, sliced finely
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
black pepper
15 ounces black beans, drained
15 ounces pinto beans, drained
15 ounces kidney beans, drained
16 ounces salsa
26 ounces tomato sauce (garden vegetable)
1 tomatoes, diced
14 ounces chicken stock
1 1/4 ounces chili seasoning mix, mix
12 ounces spiral shaped pasta

Steps:

In a large sauce pan heat oil. Slice up bratwurst and brown in pan, add onions, green peppers, oregano, basil, and fresh ground black pepper.
When it becomes very fragrant add chicken broth and salsa. Fill salsa jar with water and add to pot. Add in all beans, tomato, and jar of sauce. Fill jar with water and add to pot. (You need lots of water before you add the pasta.) Empty package of chilli seasoning (or about 8 TB of chilli seasonings.).
Bring to a rapid boil. Add box of spiral pasta (can be substituted with any large pasta like shells, bowties, or ziti.)Boil and Stir for about 5 minutes until pasta is tender. Most of the water will cook down and make the soup very hearty.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.7, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 1270.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 21.9