Italian Sausage, Bean And Macaroni Soup

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles (or small shells)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

1. Heat oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add in the sausage meat and saute breaking up with a spoon for about 5-7 minutes or until browned; drain some fat if desired.
3. Add in onions, garlic, carrots, celery, basil, rosemary, red pepper flakes and sage; saute until veggies soften (about 10 minutes).
4. Add in broth, tomatoes with juice and beans; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes (can simmer longer if desired).
5. Add in the uncooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and simmer until the pasta is firm-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with more grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Delicious!

oil, italian sausages, onion, fresh garlic, carrots, celery, basil, rosemary, red pepper, sage, chicken broth, tomatoes, red kidney beans, macaroni noodles, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-sausage-bean-and-macaroni-soup-144691 (may not work)