Simple Sausage and Bean Soup

This is a quick, simple recipe to help battle the colder weather.  So simple. So delicious. 

 

 

Sausage Bean Soup

¾ lb. Italian Sausage

½ cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 16 oz can of butter beans, rinsed and drained

1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1 TBSP minced fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)

1 14/5 can reduced-sodium beef broth

2 TBSP shredded Parmesan  cheese

*** In large saucepan, cook and crumble sausage with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain.

Stir in beans, tomatoes, basil and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Top with cheese  **serves 6**

THAT'S IT!!! How simple is that!?