Italian Bean and Sausage Soup

Italian Bean and Sausage Soup

12oz. jimmy deans sage sausage
2tsp. olive oil
1c. frozen chopped onions
2tsp. minced garlic (i use from a jar)
1 (28oz.) can of diced tomatoes
3c. of water
2c. med size pasta shells
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tsp. instant granules
1 (19 oz.) can of Great Northern beans

Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot.  Add sausage, onion, and garlic.
Cook over high heat, stirring often, until sausage browns.  Add
tomatoes and their juices, the water, pasta, and bouillon to the pot.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring once or twice.  Reduce heat,
cover and simmer 7 minutes.  Meanwhile, rinse and drain beans.  Add to
the soup and simmer 4 minutes or until pasta is tender and beans are
heated through.  Serves 6