Italian Sausage Soup (ZReboot Version)

Plan Z Phase: This is a Z3 (ZReboot) recipe.

Servings: Serves 2

This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a BIG YUM.

Ingredients:

• 2 Aidell’s Italian Sausages
• 1 cup of chopped onion (I use Vidalia)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (or your choice of bell pepper)
• 1 clove of minced garlic (Jar garlic will work)
• 1, 15 oz can of beef broth or two cups from a carton
• 1, 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes (you can choose the ones with Italian seasoning)
• 2 cups of washed baby spinach (I get mine from the salad bar to save on leftovers)
• grated sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into small cubes (optional)
• ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to garnish on top (optional)

Instructions:

Spray a small soup pot or Dutch oven with olive oil spray. Cut your sausages into coin-sized pieces and then add them and the onion to the pot. Cook on medium until onions wilt and sausages begin to brown. Add the chopped bell pepper and garlic along with beef broth and diced tomatoes. Cook on medium for about 15 minutes to blend flavors. Stir regularly. Add the zucchini and cook 5 – 7 more minutes until it’s al dente. Season with grated sea salt and pepper. Now add the spinach and cook for 1 minute. Stir often to incorporate.

When serving, put the soup in the bowls and scatter grated Parmesan over the top.

Enjoy!

Cheers,