TASTY-ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

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Here's a dish that will warm you up fast. It takes just 25 minutes until you can sit down and start sipping on this soup. -Janet Frieman, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, zucchini and basil. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.