SAUSAGE AND SPINACH SOUP

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This is the closest I could get to Bertucci's sausage soup. I find that the quality of the sausage meat you use is critical in the recipe and try to use better sausage whenever I can.

Provided by Anya4405

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb italian sausage meat, broken up
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (plain or with Italian herbs)
6 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces frozen spinach (or equivalent amount of canned or fresh)
1/2 cup white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
8 cups water
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Sautee the onion in oil and butter until soft.
  • Add the sausage meat and stir-fry until no longer pink on the outside.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the water and bring to boil.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and the rice.
  • Cook until the rice and the sausage are done.
  • If using frozen spinach, add it early and break apart; if fresh or canned, add it a few minutes before the end.
  • Serve with grated mozzarella sprinkled on the top.

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