Pasta Fagioli Soup

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled
2. 1 small onion, chopped
3. 1 1/2 t canola oil
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. 2 c water
6. 1 can (15 1/2 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
7. 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
8. 1 can (14 1/2 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
9. 3/4 c uncooked elbow macaroni
10. 1/4 t pepper
11. 1 c fresh spinach leaves, cut as desired
12. 5 t shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender.
3. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
4. Add the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and pepper; bring to a boil.
5. Cook, uncovered, until macaroni is tender, 8-10 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage and spinach.
7. Cook until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes.
8. Garnish with cheese.

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