ZESTY ITALIAN SOUP

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While visiting my sister-in-law, we had a delicious Italian soup at a local restaurant. We decided to duplicate it at home and came up with this recipe. The seasonings and types of tomatoes can be varied to suit your family's tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 large carrot, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot, jalapeno, Italian seasoning and garlic. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.