Andouille Sausage Soup

Something warm and lightly spicy for a cool night. Serve with crusty bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb andouille sausage
• 5  cups beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups hot water, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  pastina
• 15  ounces cannellini beans, drained
• 14  ounces  diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1  small  white onion, diced
• 1  teaspoon  crushed garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 4  ounces frozen spinach, thawed partially

Directions

1. Mix together in large pot the broth, 1 cup of water, beans, tomato, onion, and garlic. Heat mixture to a simmer.
2. Slice and cook sausage in a seperate pan with 1/2 cup water.
3. Add sausage, spinach,pastina, and spices to pot.
4. Continue to cook on low heat for 1 hour. Stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with bread.