Description

Whether you make this delicious soup on the stove top or in the slow cooker, it's easy to make and will warm your heart. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up all that wonderful goodness.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. Italian sausage
• 5 c. beef stock
• 1 small chopped onion
• 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 3 t. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 t. salt
• 2 T. Italian seasoning
• 16 oz. bag frozen Italian vegetable blend

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off and discard the fat. Add stock, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, spices and frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. When boiling, cover; turn to low; simmer 20-25 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
3. Serve immediately.