Zuppa Di Salsiccia (Italian Sausage Soup)

2 lbs Italian sweet sausage

2 Clove garlic, minced

1/2 t ground pepper

1/2 t salt

4- 14 oz beef broth

2 C sliced carrots

2- 14.5 cans Italian style stewed tomatoes

2- 14.5 cans great northern beans, undranied

2- 14.5 cans kidney beans drained

4 small zucchini sliced or cubed

4 c spinach rinsed and torn

In a stock pot or Dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic

Stir in broth,tomatoes and carrots and season with

salt & pepper. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 15 min.

Stir in beans and zucchini. Cover and simmer for another

15 minuets or until zucchini is tender.

Remove from heat, add spinach, Replace lid allowing the

heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. Soup is

ready to eat after about 5 minuets.