Shortcut Sausage Minestrone

• 3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain.
2. Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

italian turkey sausage, green pepper, onion, green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, pasta

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/shortcut-sausage-minestrone/ (may not work)