Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Italian sausage links
  • 1 russet potatoes (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (cored and chopped)
  • 8 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp dried basil
  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans
  • 2 cup orzo pasta (or other small pasta)
  • 1/2 cup green beans (fresh or frozen cut into 1-inch lengths)

Instruction

  • In a large stockpot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the sausage links and brown on all sides. Remove the sausage links and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the potato, carrot, onion, and garlic to the pot and saute for about five minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and saute for another minute.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, and basil. Add the sausage links back to the pot. Bring to a slow boil.
  • Stir in the garbanzo beans and pasta. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the sausage links from the pot and slice.
  • Stir in the green beans and sausage pieces. Simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings and serve.