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.

Bernard Bortey
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This soup is my go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and always hits the spot. I love the zesty flavor and the hearty vegetables.


louise Brown
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch and freeze some for later. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Tibos Cee
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This soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Rajendra Bajracharya
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I'm not a great cook, but this soup was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Silvia Wangui
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This soup was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the zesty flavor and the fun shapes of the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassan Muhd
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the zesty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Jordan's
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This soup was perfect for a cold winter day. It was hearty and flavorful, and it warmed me up from the inside out. I will definitely be making this again.


Samantha Cook
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the zesty flavor and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatou Thiaw
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Thorn Leaf
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soup, but this one was really good! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Yvette Abrahams
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of Italian spices and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Fik Tahiyah
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the zesty flavor and the hearty vegetables. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Khadeeja Shoukat
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.