Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and basil to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This Italian Sausage and Bean Soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage.
• You can substitute any type of bean for the white beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, or black beans.
• This soup is perfect for a chilly day.