ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP: Steelheader.net- Steelhead, Salmon and trout fishing

What better to enjoy during this $hitty winter weather, than a good bowl of soup. Try this one, I think you'll enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Pound SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE, GROUND/BULK
2/3 Cup UNCOOKED LONG GRAIN RICE
3 14 OZ CANS BEEF BROTH
1 15 OZ CAN WHITE OR NAVY BEANS, RINCED AND DRAINED
1 15 OZ CAN DICED ITALIAN STYLE TOMATOES, HAS BASIL, GARLIC AND OREGANO IN IT
1/4 Teaspoon PEPPER
1 10-OZ BOX FROZEN CHOPPED SPINACH, THAW, DRAIN, SQUEEZE DRY
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1. COOK GROUND SAUSAGE OVER MEDIUM HEAT IN A SOUP POT UNTIL THE MEAT IS BROWNED AND CRUMBLY. DON'T DRAIN THE FAT, THAT ADDS FLAVOR.

2. ADD RICE, BROTH, BEANS, TOMATOES, AND PEPPER.

3. BRING TO A SIMMER.

4. COVER AND COOK 12-15 MINUTES OR UNTIL RICE IS TENDER. STIR IN CHOPPED SPINACH AND LET SIMMER FOR A FEW MINUTES.
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NOTES:

Servings: 8

INSTEAD OF RICE, TRY DITALINI PASTA.

GARNISH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE.

I USED RED KIDNEY BEANS ONCE AND THAT WORKED TOO.

Source: ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE ON OLIVE GARDEN'S WEB SITE.

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