Italian Peasant Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp leaves basil
• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 60 oz chicken broth
• 16 oz italian turkey sausage
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 medium onions
• 6 cups spinach
• 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 30 oz cannellini beans
• 10 oz whole wheat penne

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink; drain.
2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender.
3. Add in the beans, broth, tomatoes, carrots, basil, and oregano; stir to mix. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
4. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted.
5. Add the cooked penne noodles last.
6. Serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.