Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients
- 1 can Vegetable Broth
- 1 can Beef Broth
- 1 cup Frozen Corn
- 1 cup Sliced Baby Carrots
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 1 can Red Kidney Beans
- 1 lb. Mild New York Style Italian Sausage
- 3 Stalks Celery (chopped medium)
- 3 Small Green Onions (chopped small)
- ¼ teaspoon Basil (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Salt-Free Vegetable Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Butter Salt or 1 tablespoon Margarine
- 2 Roma Tomatoes (cut lengthwise, pre-seeded, chopped small)
- ¾ cup Small Shell Macaroni (uncooked)
Procedure
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In a large 8 quart pan, heat vegetable broth, beef broth, corn, carrots, peas and red kidney beans.
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Bring to a boil for a few minutes.
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While cooking, crumble and sauté sausage in a separate skillet until lightly brown.
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Drain excess grease and add to soup.
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Add celery, onions, basil, vegetable seasoning and butter or margarine.
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Stir and cook another few minutes.
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Add tomatoes and macaroni.
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Gently cook for another 20 minutes and serve.
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Good served with cornbread or garlic bread.
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Yields 6-8 servings.