Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

 Now only is this Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup hearty and flavorful, but can we talk about how Christmassy and festive those colors are?!?  It's just perfect for this time of year!  No matter what time of year you make this one thing is for certain, you're gonna love it so get in the kitchen and give it a try TONIGHT!

To get this Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup Recipe started you will need to add a little olive oil to a soup pot. Place it over MEDIUM/HIGH heat and allow the pot to get hot.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 Onion, diced
• 4-6 Cloves, minced
• 1 15 oz can on Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28 oz can of Diced Tomatoes
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 6 c Chicken Broth
• 1/2 c Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
• 1 6 oz package of Baby Spinach
• 1/3 c Grated Parmesan
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

Directions:

1. Add some oil to a soup pot and place over medium/high heat.  Allow the pot to get hot. 
2. Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until brown and no longer pink.  
3. Add the onion and garlic.  Cook until the onion is tender and translucent and you can smell the garlic coming from the pot. 
4. Next add the basil and Italian seasoning, chicken broth, beans, and tomatoes.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.  
5. Add the macaroni and simmer for another 8 minutes. 
6. Add the spinach, grated parmesan, and taste for seasoning.  
7. Serve and Enjoy!