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Chicken Fagioli Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz package chicken sausage links without casings
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can 15 1/2 oz cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14 1/2 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 14 1/2 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup dry pasta shells, macaroni, or penne
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh spinach rinsed, dried, and torn into medium-sized pieces
  • grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. In large skillet, lightly brown in 1/2 teaspoon oil. Remove browned sausage from pan and reserve for later.
  • Using the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and cook one minute more. Drain oil.
  • Add water, tomatoes, broth, beans, pasta, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered on med-high until pasta is tender, about ten minutes.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in sausage and spinach. Cook on low until spinach wilts, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.