Zuppa Di Fagioli E Salsiccia (Italian Bean and Sausage Soup)

Ingredients

Italian sausage

1 pound, casing removed

Onion

1 large, chopped

Carrot

1 large, diced

Celery

2 stalks, diced

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Cannellini beans

1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed

Diced tomatoes

1 (14.5-ounce) can

Chicken broth

4 cups

Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Grated parmesan cheese

for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, diced celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir well and cook until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
8. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Zuppa Di Fagioli E Salsiccia!