Sausage~ potato~ & tomato soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSausage -- sweet or hot
2largesBaking potatoes -- cut in 1
½\" slices
1largeOnion -- peeled and sliced
28ouncesItalian tomatoes
cupWater
1teaspoonDried Italian seasoning
3tablespoonsFresh basil -- minced
Ground pepper -- to taste
1cupMozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, place sausage, potatoes, onion and tomatoes. Using a sharp knife, roughly cut tomatoes in halves or thirds. Add just enough water to almost cover the ingredients with liquid. Bring to a boil on high heat. Stir in seasoning; cover and lower heat to simmer. Simmer until potatoes are cooked and tender when pierced with tip of a knife, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle equal amounts of minced fresh basil in each of the 6 soup bowls. Cut sausage in 2-inch pieces and ladle portions of sausage and soup into each bowl, making sure that each has some of all the ingredients.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese and serve.

Recipe By : Denver Post

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