posted by Sue Freeman 08-09-98 7:57 PM 
 
Hearty Minestrone Soup
6 oz. turkey Italian sausage 
1 cup diced onions 
2 cups sliced carrots 
2 cups sliced zucchini 
1 cup (14 oz.) Italian tomatoes 
2 cups finely chopped cabbage 
4 tsp. beef bouillon 
1 1/2 tsp. basil 
1 (1 lb.) can Great Northern beans, drained 
Salt and pepper to taste 
Spray pan with Pam.  Cut sausage into small pieces.  Brown until pink color disappears. 
Add onions, carrots, and basil; cook 5 minutes.  Add tomatoes with liquid (water to = 4 cups), bouillon, cabbage, salt, and pepper.  
 
Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. 
Add beans.  Cook another 20 minutes.