Italian Bean Soup

Cooking Directions

1. Rinse and sort through beans. Check for any unwanted debris and discard.

2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and brown the sausage.

3. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring to evenly cook the vegetables.

4. Add the broth, water, rinsed beans and included seasoning packet. NO tomato sauce yet! Stir to combine.

5. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add lid to the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 2-2.5 hours. Stir occasionally.

6. Check beans for doneness. If tender, add in tomato sauce. Continue to cook covered on low until ready to serve.

7. Serve over pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.