HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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Loaded with zesty sausage and an array of veggies, this soup will hit the spot! A hint of brown sugar balances the heat with a little sweetness, making it a real crowd-pleaser. "I'm part owner of a small tavern, and on Saturdays, we provide soups and deli sandwiches free of charge. Our patrons love this recipe," writes Dan Bute of Ottawa, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup frozen Italian vegetables
3/4 cup julienned green, sweet red and/or yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Drain sausage; add to soup and heat through., Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.