Pasta, Sausage & Bean Soup

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed

5 cups chicken bouillon broth

1 15oz can diced tomatoes

1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup elbow macaroni

1 large onion, chopped (apx .1½ cups)

3 medium carrots, sliced (apx. 1½ cups)

1 celery stalk with leaves, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried rosemary

¼ tsp dried rubbed sage

¼ tsp dried crushed red pepper (optional)

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+ brown sausage in oil and remove from pot.

+ add onions, carrots, celery, garlic and spices and sauté until

vegetables begin to soften, approximately 10 min.

+ add broth, sausage, tomatoes and beans, and bring to a boil.

+ simmer uncovered 20 min.

+ add macaroni, and simmer approximately 12 min.