Italian Sausage, Tomato and White Bean Soup

This was in AJC 30 minute challenge: only five ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. It said 4 servings, but next time will double for the 4 of us (I want leftovers). It was absolutely delicious. I used Turkey sausage. Plus I used 1/2 lb. turkey bacon as I only had 1/2 lb. sausage!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained. (I substituted Northern beans)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic (called for draining but I chose not to)

Directions

1. In stock pot over medium heat, crumble sausage and cook until no longer pink. If necessary, drain all but 1 tablespoon fat.
2. Add onion and saute until softened.
3. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans and tomatoes.
4. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or longer if you need to.
6. Enjoy a quick and easy but really delightful meal.
7. Serve with crusty bread and fruit salad; I had apples and grapes sprinkled with fresh lemon juice in refrigerator.