Gretchen's Hot Italian Soup

• 1 12 lbs mild Italian sausage
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 12 teaspoon basil
• 3 tablespoons parsley
• 1 medium green pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian cut green beans
• 3 cups bow tie pasta
• 1 12 cups water

1. Brown Italian sausage and drain.
2. Add garlic, onion and stir until limp.
3. Stir in tomatoes and juice, break into pieces, add broth, and basil.
4. Simmer uncovered for 30 minute then add the rest of the ingredients.
5. Cover and cook 25 minutes longer.

italian sausage, garlic, onions, tomatoes, beef broth, basil, parsley, green pepper, italian cut, pasta, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gretchens-hot-italian-soup-201371 (may not work)