ZESTY ITALIAN SOUP

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While visiting my sister-in-law, we had a delicious Italian soup at a local restaurant. We decided to duplicate it at home and came up with this recipe. The seasonings and types of tomatoes can be varied to suit your family's tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 large carrot, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot, jalapeno, Italian seasoning and garlic. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

shamol ray
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this recipe might change my mind.


Brian Tusiime
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


Jimmy Leituala
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I love Italian food! I can't wait to try this recipe.


Chimobi Chima Kalu
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I'm looking for a soup that's easy to make. Is this recipe simple to follow?


Maria Shah
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I'm on a low-carb diet. Can I use cauliflower instead of pasta?


Thato Wapolis
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I'm a vegetarian. Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?


Bhuvan Lama
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I'm allergic to tomatoes. Can I substitute another vegetable?


Olly Higgins
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to pin it for later.


True Legend 046
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'll let you know how it turns out.


Malik Papu
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too spicy for me.


Karla Lewis
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


MDaslam ali
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Shirin Love
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Prince awais Malik
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and it warms me up from the inside out.


Sospeter Ndegwa
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I love how versatile this soup is. I can add different vegetables or proteins to it depending on what I have on hand.


ha ha
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Nanak sahin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect.


Eduards Niedra
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Saeed Shah
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Md Shahdat Hossen
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's not too heavy.