KIELBASA SPINACH SOUP

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When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used instead of spinach. The hot pepper sauce adds real kick, but it's fine to leave it out and let each person flavor their own serving. -Antoinette Pisicchio, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
8 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Combine the broth, spinach and kielbasa in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add beans and macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.