HEARTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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This is simple fare that the whole family will enjoy. I make this, or a close rendition, and freeze in batches for my toddler's lunches. But it's also a nice option for those times when you don't have a lot of time or headspace, but want to cook something from scratch that's satisfying and tastes like it cooked for ages.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
3 carrots, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
½ large red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, undrained
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in carrots, celery, and red onion; cook until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in beans with their liquid.
Add potatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover, about 1 1/2 cups. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and soup thickens, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 20.5 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1131.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g