Hearty Sausage And Vegetable Soup

• 1 lb ground sweet italian sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 48oz. organic chicken broth
• 1 C water
• 1 can(s) (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 TBSP Broth Base and Seasoning
• 1 C rotini pasta, uncooked (Gluten free pasta can also be subbed in, just cook noodles separately, and leave them al dente. Add in at the end, and warm through. You may need to add more water, depending on your desired thickness.)
• 1 1/2 c baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 c 2% milk shredded mozzarella cheese
• saltine crackers
• salt & pepper, to taste

1. 1. COOK sausage, onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan 10 min., stirring frequently.
2. 2. ADD next four ingredients and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. 3. Stir in Pasta; cook 8 min. or until tender. Remove from heat.
4. 3. STIR in spinach; cover. Let stand 5 min. Top with cheese. Serve with crackers

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hearty-sausage-and-vegetable-soup-52525411 (may not work)