Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups spinach
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans (15.5 ounce) drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded provel
Preparation
Step 1
Add beans, oregano, basil, parsley and water. Bring to a low boil. Add penne pasta and cook for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Turn soup to low.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine melted butter with flour creating smooth paste (also known as a roux). Add slowly to the soup and stir. Continue cooking on low until slightly thickened.
Divide soup between 4 ovenproof bowls. Top with slice of Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup provel. Bake on cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Turn oven to broil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
NOTES
I have modified this recipe to make it more friendly.
I removed the whiskey.
I increased the beans to a full can.
I replaced the provel with mozzarella since it is so hard to find.