Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • Olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • Melt a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring often, until sausage is fully cooked. Add carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning and bay leaf, tomato paste and cook for about 2 more minutes.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, beans and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley. Divide into bowls and service, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.