HEARTY CANNELLINI & SAUSAGE SOUP

Hearty Cannellini & Sausage Soup image

Is there anything better than a soup full of smoked sausage, creamy cannellini beans and hearty cabbage? I don't think so! -Pauline White, El Cajon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces beef summer or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4-1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook and stir sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until cabbage is tender and flavors are blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.