Italian Soup
This is a very satisfying soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal or to freeze. This soup has been my go to for friends when I like to bring them a meal. You can use turkey sausage, mild or hot Italian sausage or sausage links cut into bite sizes. I use the small size plastic container from the produce area of your store of fresh spinach or 2 of the 12oz. bags of spinach for this recipe. It's perfect with a Chianti or your favorite red wine. Cheers! 1 lb. ground Italian sausage or diced link sausage. 1 cup finely diced onion. 6 garlic cloves minced. 3 32 oz. cartons of chicken stock. 2 14.5 oz. can of cannellini beans (drain and rinsed). 1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes (juice too). 1/2 tsp. lemon juice. 2 1/2 cups dried Shell shaped pasta (small sized shell). 1 Tbs. dried Basil. 1/2-1 tsp. hot pepper flakes. 4 cups fresh spinach rinsed. 1 tsp.each of salt and pepper. Grated Parmesan cheese to top. Saute the sausage in a big pot over high heat. When sausage is browned,