ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

Yep...here it comes...

that blast of cold air and the rain...down to 21 degrees and raining

for the start of our week...

this calls for a big pot of hearty soup

and I have the perfect recipe for your family!

My Italian Sausage Soup!

Serve this with a hot crusty loaf of french bread

and it's like receiving a warm hug!

I serve this soup over pasta

which is to be expected with Italian soups....

This soup is very easy to prepare

and you can use any types of beans you prefer....

pinto, red kidney beans, cannelloni beans,..even baby Lima beans!

The darling commented....after devouring two bowls...

"that really hit the spot!"

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
1 pound of mild Italian sausage
1 pound of hot Italian sausage
1 can of beef broth
2 cans of diced tomatoes
2 cans of pinto beans
1 can of red kidney beans
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 large cloves of garlic, chopped
5 stalks of celery, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Italian Seasoning, to taste

Saute the onion celery, and garlic in about 2 T. of olive oil.
Add the sausage and saute until no longer pink,
Add the canned tomatoes, beans and broth
and stir to combine.
Season as you would like.

Serve over pasta of your choice....I used sea shell pasta.
I do not add the pasta to the soup as it will get gummy when reheated.
Serve this hearty and very flavorful soup with hot french bread.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese!
Allow to simmer throughout the day to blend the flavors.

Leftovers....Crockpot Style