Rustic Sausage & Bean Soup

Heather Miner

1 pkg. turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced
2-3 T garlic, minced
2-3 carrots, peeled & sliced
1-2 stalks celery, sliced
1 yellow onion diced
1/2-1 bag baby spinach, washed & sliced
2 cans white beans (ditalani)
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 box small pasta
3 cubes chicken bullion
1 bay leaf
6-8 cups water
salt & pepper to taste
dash cumin

Saute the onion in olive oil. Add the carrots & celery once softened, add garlic & saute. Add turkey sausage & saute. Add tomatoes, beans, spinach, bay leaf, water & bullion. In a separate pot cook pasta half way & drain. Once cooked add to soup & simmer until pasta is cooked. Add dash of cumin & keep warm until ready to serve.


We wanted a simple & rustic yet hearty soup so this was born. It turned out so well. I'm looking forward to making it again soon!