ITALIAN SAUSAGE, BEAN AND MACARONI SOUP

Italian Sausage, Bean and Macaroni Soup image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lbs Italian sausages, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried sage
5 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles (or small shells)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add in the sausage meat and saute breaking up with a spoon for about 5-7 minutes or until browned; drain some fat if desired.
Add in onions, garlic, carrots, celery, basil, rosemary, red pepper flakes and sage; saute until veggies soften (about 10 minutes).
Add in broth, tomatoes with juice and beans; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes (can simmer longer if desired).
Add in the uncooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and simmer until the pasta is firm-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls and top with more grated Parmesan cheese.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.5, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 2274.4, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 7.8, Protein 38.9