Monday, April 23, 2012

Italian soup

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg sweet Italian sausage
1 large garlic clove, pressed or minced
1 zucchini quartered
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
12 cups chicken broth
1/2 box Ditalini pasta (or use one of your choice)
1 can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Salt

1. Remove the sausage from it's casing and place in a large stock pot. Drizzle olive oil in the pot, about 2 TBSP. Began cooking the sausage over medium-high heat. Add the garlic. Cook the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, for about 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the zucchini and yellow pepper. Season with a dash of salt and oregano. Cook for about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes and pasta. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered for about 10 minutes. Add the cannellini beans and simmer on low until ready to serve.