Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 353 Calories; 7g Fat; 35g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 45mg Cholesterol; 616mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Points: 7

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3/4 pound turkey Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 9 cups low sodium beef OR chicken broth
• 3 (15-oz.) cans cannellini OR white beans, un-drained
• 1 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add sausage and brown for about 5 minutes. Add broth, beans and thyme; bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve a big spinach salad on the side.
VEGETARIAN: Use soy sausage OR TVP crumbles and use vegetable broth.
KOSHER: No changes necessary.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure sausage, broth and beans are gluten free.