Italian Peasant Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Serves 10 people

Categories: Chicken, Italian, Main Dish, Pork, Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • fresh shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink; drain.

  2. Add onions and garlic; saute until tender.

  3. Add chicken; saute and stir until no longer pink.

  4. Add in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil, and oregano; stir to mix.

  5. Cook uncovered, for 10 minutes.

  6. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted.

  7. Serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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