Quick italian sausage and bean soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsItalian sausage
1largeOnion -- finely chopped
1Clove garlic -- minced
1Green pepper -- seeded and
Chopped
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1poundsCanned tomatoes -- chopped
8ouncesTomato sauce
13¾ounceBeef broth
1poundsRed kidney beans, canned
½cupDry red wine
Salt
Parmesan cheese -- grated

Directions

1. Remove casings and crumble Italian sausage into a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring, until sausage browns lightly. Add onion and cook until it begins to brown. Spoon off most of the sausage drippings.

2. Add garlic, green pepper, herb seasoning, tomatoes and their liquid, tomato sauce, broth, and kidney beans and their liquid. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

3. Stir in wine and cook, uncovered, about 3 minutes. Salt to taste. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy From: Date: 05/30 File