Ingredients
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2 1/2
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2
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2
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1
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2
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2
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3
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2 - 3
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2
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2
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Directions
Italian Sausage Bean and Spinach Soup,I strongly suggest to prepare this soup a day in advance and chill, the flavors intensify, you may adjust all amounts to taste — this makes quite a lot of soup you may reduce amounts if desired or freeze for the next meal — you will love this soup!,I make this soup, a lot! Served w/ rustic garlic bread, yum! used 1 packaged casing sausage, I #ground sausage, cook, added 1 chopped onion, 5 heads chopped garlic, 3 bay leaves, 2 bunches Swiss chard, 1 chopped russet potato, 1 bagged shredded carrots… cooked the usual way… starch potatoes add to creaminess… if you use cheese with rind… cook in soup! Adds creaminess too… I like spice, so used spicy Italian sausage 1 tsp chili flakes, & 1 teaspoon homemade chili powder… & also homemade chicken broth! No tomatoes this time. I have used spinach in the past, 2 fresh bunches chopped! Yummy!,We both found the addition of two teaspoons of pepper flakes to be too spicy. I would caution to add a little bit at a time until you get it to the spiciness you desire.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat Olive Oil in a 8-10-Quart Pot Over Medium-High Heat. |
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2
Done
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Add in the Sausage Meat; Cook Until Browned (about 8-10 Minutes) Remove the Meat to a Plate or Bowl. |
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3
Done
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Add in the Onion, Carrots, Basil and Dried Chili Flakes; Saute For About 5-6 Minutes Adding in the Garlic the Last Couple Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Add in Chicken Broth, Tomatoes With Juice and Drained Beans; Bring to a Boil, Cover With Lid and Cook at Medium-Low For About 30 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Add in Pasta Shells; Reduce Heat and Simmer Until the Pasta Is Firm-Tender (about 10 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally. |
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6
Done
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Skim Any Fat That Has Accumulated on Top of the Soup, Then Stir in About 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese and the Fresh Spinach; Cook Until the Spinach Is Just Wilted (about 1-2 Minutes). |
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7
Done
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Season With Salt and Pepper. |
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8
Done
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Pass More Parmesan Cheese at the Table. |
