Gretchen's Hot Italian Soup

I would like a hot Italian to go with this soup!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs mild Italian sausage
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 3  tablespoons parsley
• 1  medium green pepper
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans  Italian cut green beans
• 3  cups bow tie pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Brown Italian sausage and drain.
2. Add garlic, onion and stir until limp.
3. Stir in tomatoes and juice, break into pieces, add broth, and basil.
4. Simmer uncovered for 30 minute then add the rest of the ingredients.
5. Cover and cook 25 minutes longer.