3 lbs. Hot Italian Sausage, link or bulk (whichever you prefer)
1 ½ onions, coarsely chopped
1 ½ green peppers , or red peppers (coarsely chopped)
2 zucchini, chopped
2 cans Northern White Beans, drained
1 can tomatoes , chopped
2 tbsp. fresh garlic, chopped
5 cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 can crushed tomatoes, with Italian seasonings
oregano, chopped
basil, chopped
Italian parsley, chopped
red pepper flakes
salt and pepper , to taste
1 lg. fresh 4-cheese tortellini pasta
1 pkg. spinach leaves
Parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish)
Brown Italian sausage in large skillet until lightly browned.
Set aside and leave grease in pan.
Brown onions, peppers and zucchini in sausage grease (add a little olive oil if needed) until slightly soft.
Place all of these into a very large sauce pan.
Add chicken broth, tomato sauces, chopped tomatoes, garlic and a handful of each of the fresh herbs.
Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Wilt fresh spinach leaves in a small amount of olive oil in a sauce pan.
Add to soup along with tortellini pasta and beans.
Bring to slow boil and then reduce heat again to simmer 30 more minutes.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Sugar: 9g
:
Calcium: 147mg
Calories: 814kcal
Carbohydrates: 39g
Cholesterol: 129mg
Fat: 57g
Fiber: 7g
Iron: 7mg
Potassium: 1646mg
Protein: 40g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Sodium: 1844mg
Vitamin A: 671IU
Vitamin C: 43mg
