ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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This full-bodied soup will satisfy every size of appetite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 Italian sausage links
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat. Add a small amount of hot water. Cover and cook until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cut into 1/4-in. slices and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Add spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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