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Italian Vegetable Soup
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
My guys alway come back for a second bowl of this soup. I use Campbell's soups for the broth, but bouillon cubes can also be used. Served with crispy fresh Italian bread, it's not only fast and easy, it's absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
1 -2 large onion
1 cup celery, large diced
1 cup carrot, large diced
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb italian sausage
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme (gelatin added)
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth (double strength)
4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans
2 cups zucchini, cubed
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Peel and coarsely chop onion to measure about 3 cups.
2. Heat oil in dutch oven.
3. Add onions, carrots and celery.
4. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp tender.
5. In separate small skillet, brown sausage and when almost done add garlic and fennel.
6. Add tomatoes to sautéed vegetables, breaking up with spoon.
7. Add broth, water, zucchini and beans.
8. Drain grease from sausage and add to pot.
9. Add remaining seasonings and simmer for about 10 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com