Italian Sausage Soup

Name: Italian Sausage Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 1/2 lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 4 cups water; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves; 1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half or regular half-and-half

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Prep 30 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 10

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Feb 25, 2011

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Ingredients

2 slices bacon
1/2 lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
1 can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup fat-free half-and-half or regular half-and-half

Directions

1

In 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel. Crumble bacon; set aside. Remove and discard drippings from saucepan.
2

In same saucepan, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels; set aside.
3

In same saucepan, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, bouillon granules, pepper, pepper flakes, broth and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Stir in bacon, sausage, spinach and beans. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and spinach are tender. Stir in half-and-half; cook just until heated.

Nutrition Information

210 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 28g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 210

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 810mg; 34%

Potassium: 700mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 28g; 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 19%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 11g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;