Italian Soup

Name: Italian Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup celery; 2 cloves of minced garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 15 oz.can stewed tomatoes; 2 cups beef broth; 16 oz.can vegetable broth; 4 cups water; 16 ounces cannellini beans or 16 ounces great northern beans; 16 ounces green beans; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup marinara sauce or 1 cup jarred pasta sauce; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; salt and pepper

Submitted by Chef #1017629

"This is a hearty soup based on a familiar Italian favorite. I served my version last night at dinner for a first course and everyone wanted this recipe....Use creative liberty in your variations of the vegetables."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
¹⁄₂ cup celery
2 cloves of minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
15 oz.can stewed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
16 oz.can vegetable broth
4 cups water
16 ounces cannellini beans or 16 ounces great northern beans
16 ounces green beans
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup marinara sauce or 1 cup jarred pasta sauce
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt and pepper

directions

Use a large stock pot or heavy bottom pot, saute the onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for a few minutes then add the garlic and sausage cook til meat is done and veg is translucent. Add tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes together. Add all broth and water stirring to get bits from bottom incorporated. add stewed tomatoes and spices simmer for 30 minutes covered partially. Add beans and orzo pasta cook 10 more minutes salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread. Enjoy for days -- We did -- .