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Chicken Fagioli Soup

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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Using the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and cook one minute more. Drain oil.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce heat. Stir in sausage and spinach. Cook on low until spinach wilts, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Ladle into bowls, garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.