ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
Serves 6
1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casing removed 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 14 1/2-oz. can chicken broth 1 15-oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes 1 15-oz. can white beans (Great Northern or cannellini) 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Cooking Directions In a large heavy saucepan brown sausage over medium-high heat; stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes.
Stir in all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
Makes six one-cup servings.
Serving Suggestions Experiment with hot or mild sausage in this soup and your family's tastes. Serve with warm crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts Calories 163 calories; Protein 9 grams; Fat 6 grams; Sodium 1050 milligrams; Cholesterol 17 milligrams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Carbohydrates 18 grams; Fiber 4 grams Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com
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