Polish Italian Pasta Soup (No Beans)

TheDancingCook's Note:

Warms you from head to toe. Great for those who don't care for beans; if you do, add them!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup celery , diced
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• 5 garlic cloves , minced
• 5 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup small shell pasta , uncooked (ditalini, small shells, etc)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. If using kielbasa, slice into 1/4 inch rounds; if using sausage, remove casings.
2. In a large dutch oven, cook and stir sausages over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until done.
3. Meanwhile, boil water for pasta; cook pasta and drain.
4. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in pot.
5. Cook celery, onion and garlic in the same pot for about 5 minutes or until tender.
6. Drain off excess fat from pan.
7. Add chicken broth, herbs and red pepper to pot; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add undrained tomatoes and sausage; heat through.
9. Ladle soup into bowls, add pasta to bowl of soup.

Reviews

[Gingerroot]

This soup looks so comforting, especially on a chilly night after a long day at work. I just love my soup, and I enjoy all your soup recipes. Thanks for sharing. Hugs and Smiles, Ginger-root