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.

Dimpho Hlahane
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Yum!


Keasha Kwacha
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5 stars!


Ameesha Nanvidu
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Cuyler Raudman
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This soup is a family favorite.


Evan Pahl
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful.


Rio Kerkvliet
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This soup was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Serenity Barrier
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Perfect for a cold winter day.


GHULAM NABI FAREED
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Will definitely make again.


Husnian Malik
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Delicious!


Kenzie Belanger
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. The sausage and beans were tender and the broth was rich and hearty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Desta Bixler
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sausage and beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wayne Kasanshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The sausage and beans were tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Neil Kale
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This soup was amazing! The sausage and beans were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Thulani Stukzen
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sausage and beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Naeem Bin Talib
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. The sausage and beans were tender and the broth was rich and hearty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Puspo Mojumder
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This soup was delicious! The sausage and beans were tender and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ash Keitt
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The sausage and beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to make it even more filling.


Elijah Hughes
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This soup was hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. It was easy to make and perfect for a cold winter day.