Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup ditalini pasta or large ringed pasta
- 8 oz of sweet Italian turkey sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can of Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven sprayed with cooking spray, heat turkey sausage over medium-high until browned (3-5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked pasta and both types of beans; cook until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate more vegetables like spinach or zucchini. If you prefer a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and replace it with lentils or additional beans.
