ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP

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The unusual blend of sausage and beans with coleslaw makes this soup for a cold winter night the definition of complete comfort food. The recipe doubles easily, so serve a crowd and pair with crusty bread and a tossed salad. -Stacey Bennett, Locust Grove, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
1 jar (24 ounces) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce
3 cups water

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 16-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 23g protein.