Italian Bean Soup

Italian Bean Soup

from spendwithpennies.com
37 min
6 servings

Italian Bean Soup is an easy, filling meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (or ground beef)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 3 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 15 ounces canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown sausage and onion in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until carrot is tender and flavors have blended.

  3. 3

    Discard bay leaf and serve.

  4. 4

    Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.