Italian Sausage Bean and Spinach Soup

Name: Italian Sausage Bean and Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs Italian sausage (removed from casings); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 3 teaspoons dried basil (or to taste); 2 -3 quarts chicken broth; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinced and drained (white beans); 2 cups large uncooked shell pasta; 12 ounces fresh spinach (can use frozen); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste); salt and black pepper

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours

Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 3

Author : Kittencalrecipezazz

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat olive oil in a 8-10-quart pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add in the sausage meat; cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes) remove the meat to a plate or bowl.

Step 3

Add in the onion, carrots, basil and dried chili flakes; saute for about 5-6 minutes adding in the garlic the last couple minutes.

Step 4

Add in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and drained beans; bring to a boil, cover with lid and cook at medium-low for about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add in pasta shells; reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is firm-tender (about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Skim any fat that has accumulated on top of the soup, then stir in about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and the fresh spinach; cook until the spinach is just wilted (about 1-2 minutes).

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.

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