Italian Bean Soup

ratherbebaking's Note:

This is sooo good and sooo easy. Goes great with toasted Mozzarella cheese sandwiches

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb hot sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes or 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained (ie navy)
• 15 ounces beef broth
• 15 ounces water

Directions:

1. In large pot, brown sausage, onion and garlic.
2. Add tomatos, beans, beef broth and water.
3. Cook until hot.

Reviews

[mMadness97]

I'm giving this a four even though I hated it. My husband loved it, so I can't just throw his opinion out the window! I think I didn't like the sausage. Easy enough to make, though.

[Kumquat the Cat's friend]

I was hesitant to rate this soup because I made so many changes, but the output (served with toasted mozzarella cheese sandwiches) was outstanding and it was so easy. I used a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes, added italian seasoning, 2 cups of vegetable broth and no sausage (we are vegetarians). Instead of the suggested beans I used garbanzos and pinto beans (my favorites). Also I added some carrots and bell peppers for some vitamins A and C (and because we had leftovers). I really liked the suggestion of mozzarella sandwiches with this soup! Will be making this again for an easy dinner.

[Vicky D]

So easy and so tasty! I used Hot sausage and added a little extra red pepper flakes for some heat. I also added a couple more cloves of garlic. I only had regular diced tomatoes, so I added italian seasoning. I used 3 cups beef stock and 1 cup water. I made some french loaf with it, the bread was perfect to dip in the yummy broth. This recipes is definitely a keeper.