Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup

By nlhartman

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 T. vegatable oil
• 1/2 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1 can Campbell's Beef Broth
• 1 can Campbell's Zesty Tomato Soup/sauce
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. bow-shaped pasta, uncooked

Preparation

Step 1

Shape sausage into 3/4" meatballs.
In saucepan, in hot oil, cook meatballs until browned, stirring often.
Spoon off all but 1 T. drippings.
Add vegetables. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add broth, soup and water.
Heat to boiling.
Add pasta.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally.