Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

Category: Soups

1 pkg Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces or, remove from casing
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) diced stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped Onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 cup v8 juice
1 or 2 beef bouillon cubes

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook sausage stirring constantly, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.