SIMPLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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"This is definitely a meal on its own. It smells so good while cooking. The men are always glad to walk in the door after work and see this on the stove." -Joan Oakland, Troy, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 large onion, halved and sliced
6 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces uncooked linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, bouillon, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in linguine. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until linguine is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges