Description

This classic Italian soup is so easy to make and delicious as well. Serve it over your favorite pasta and add cooked sausage, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 c. beef stock or broth
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 6 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 4 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 14 oz. can kidney beans
• 14 oz. can navy, Great Northern or white beans
• 14 oz. can black beans
• 2 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. dried thyme
• 1 t. kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 c. cooked ditalini pasta, or your favorite
• grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• **1 lb. Italian, turkey or hot sausage, optional

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add beef stock/broth, tomato sauce, beans, carrots, celery and spices; bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.