Italian Sausage Soup

By avaspapa

Sausage, bean, and vegetable soup

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 c. minced celery
• 1 c. minced carrot
• 3 (14 oz) cans beef broth
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
• 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can great Northern beans, drained
• 2 c. ditalini pasta
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, celery, and carrot over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbles. Drain well. Stir to a boil over medium-heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 min. Add pasta; simmer for 8-10 min. or until pasta is tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately.