White Bean & Sausage Soup
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 lbs Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1 tbsp + 1 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
8 cups chicken broth
2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed
3 cups ditalini pasta or small shells
5 oz baby spinach
4 tbsp chopped parsley
3 tbsp (or more) Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onions 2 min, then add carrots, celery, garlic—cook 2 min more.
Add sausage, cook until browned (don’t drain).
Stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 30 min.
Add beans and pre-cooked pasta. Stir.
Add spinach and Parmesan; simmer 10 min.
Season with salt, pepper, and extra cheese.
Serve and enjoy!