TOMATO SAUSAGE STEW

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My husband and I host a soup luncheon at his office every Christmas. When trying out new recipes for it. I modified one to make this hearty stew. It combines my favorite sausage with fennel and garlic. -Jeannette Jones of Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chopped carrots
1 fennel bulb, chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the carrots, fennel and celery; cook until vegetables are softened. , Stir in the broth to loosen any browned bits from pan. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in pasta and beans. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges