This soup is jam-packed with our favorite Italian flavors, sausage, veggies, and of course the perfect mix of beans in a zesty tomato broth. The best part is how easy this soup is with no soaking required!
Ingredients :
1 package Hambeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® with seasoning packet
1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
1 large onion diced
8 cups reduced sodium beef broth
1 red bell pepper diced large
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
1 zucchini sliced ⅛-inch thick
1 cup marinara sauce or pasta sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
chopped fresh parsley and basil
Directions :
Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
Brown sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
Place beans, sausage & onion, broth, red pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a 6qt slow cooker.
Cook on high 5 hours (or low for 7-8) or until beans are tender.
Once beans are soft stir in diced tomatoes, zucchini, seasoning packet, marinara sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for additional 45-50 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
