Hearty Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

Hearty Italian Sausage Soup

1 lb Italian sausage, sliced

1 onion, chopped

2 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp olive oil

2 can(s) (14 oz. each) 25%-less-sodium chicken broth (I used homemade stock)

1 c water

1 can(s) (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed

1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 c rotini pasta, uncooked

1 1/2 c baby spinach leaves (left out)

1/2 c 2% milk shredded mozzarella cheese

saltine crackers

1 Tbsp oregano

salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. COOK sausage, onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan 10 min., stirring frequently.

2. ADD next four ingredients and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in Pasta; cook 8 min. or until tender. Remove from heat.

3. STIR in spinach; cover. Let stand 5 min. Top with cheese. Serve with crackers.

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