HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE BEAN SOUP

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My family loves this soup, so I make it often in the winter. For a little more heat, use spicy Italian sausage. - Lora Gross, Carson City, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink, drain. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook 10 minutes longer., Add the broth, beans, water, wine or additional broth, macaroni, tomato sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered until macaroni is tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BROWN LION
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using a milder sausage next time.


Falak Tahir
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this soup is so good that I don't even mind it. The sausage and beans are the perfect combination.


Ayub Ali
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sausage and beans, and they don't even notice the kale.


MRRONEYT420
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Bigus
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This soup is hearty and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Shimanto Ashik
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and beans.


Kerry Wolf Tail
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen kale and beans, which makes it a great last-minute meal.


M. Shahid Gujjar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy sage leaves on top.


Sailendra Yadav
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used ground turkey instead of sausage, and it turned out just as good. The soup is also very versatile, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Conor Waller
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and the sausage and beans are cooked to perfection. I love the addition of the kale, it gives the soup a nice pop of color and flavor.