Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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3 medium carrots, diced
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2 medium celery ribs, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 can cannellini beans, drained
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1 can red kidney beans, drained
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1 can diced tomatoes (with juices)
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1 cup dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
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Fresh rosemary
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Fresh thyme
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Fresh parsley
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Salt and pepper
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Bay leaves
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Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground turkey or chicken sausage. Cook for four to five minutes while breaking it apart to ensure even browning.
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Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Sauté the mixture for about six minutes until the vegetables soften.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute while stirring to prevent burning.
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Pour in the chicken broth. Add the cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and the diced tomatoes along with their juices.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for five minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
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Stir in the dried pasta. Simmer the soup for nine to ten minutes until the pasta becomes al dente.
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Remove the bay leaves.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
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You may add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
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Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
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Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes