Patti'S Bean Soup

• 7 ounce Turkey Kielbasa sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 2 garlic minced
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans tomatos canned, diced
• 1 bag baby spinach 6 oz

1. cut sasuage into slices and saute, when cooked, take out of pan and set aside. Add oil and saute red pepper flakes and onion, 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and carrots and cook 5 minutes, add chicken broth, sausage, beans ,tomatoes and spices. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
3. Take two cups out and blend, then return to the pot. Serve with crusty bread.

red pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, chicken broth, italian seasoning, pepper, beans, tomatos, baby spinach

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pattis-bean-soup-5cbf5e0016e9ad026e2a3e63 (may not work)