Sausage Bean Soup

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and garlic until the sausage is browned; drain.
2. Add beans, tomatoes, broth and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.