Italian Sausage Soup Warm and hearty! This rich Italian soup combines sausage, broccoli, tomatoes and, best of all, pasta. Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:30 min Makes:6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) 1 lb turkey Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces2cups broccoli flowerets1cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta (3 oz)2 1/2cups water1/2teaspoon dried basil leaves1/4teaspoon fennel seed, crushed1/4teaspoon pepper1can (28 oz) Progresso® whole peeled tomatoes with basil (Italian style), undrained1can (18.5 oz) Progresso® Vegetable Classics French onion soup 1.In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. 2.Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.3.Cover and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostaccioli is tender. Nutrition Information 1 Serving: Calories 230 ( Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 1260mg; Total Carbohydrate 23 g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g); Protein 16g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Variation You can skip step 1 and give this soup a new flavor twist by substituting 1 pound fully cooked smoked bratwurst for the sausage, heating it with the remaining ingredients.
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