SHORTCUT SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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I call this surprisingly good soup my magic soup because of its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it when she needs a healing touch. -Marta Smith, Claremont, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.