Pasta Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

0.5 kg Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled

1 small onion, chopped

1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups water

1 can great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut as desired

  5 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Method of Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.

Add the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage and spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Garnish with cheese.