Italian Bean Soup

By AroundtheBaywithDD

family favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 - 2 turkey sausages
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled ad finely chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 3 cans low sodim chicken broth
• 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz) rinsed and drained
• 1 can 14 oz italian stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 TBSP prepared pesto
• 1/4 cup uncooked orzo
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch overn, cook sausage, onion, potato, celery and garlic in oil until tender.

Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, parsley, and pesto. Bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat , cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until pasta is tender.

Add spinach and cook until wilted.

Sprinkle cheese on each serving bowl of soup.