Italian Sausage Soup (ZReduction Version)
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Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe.
Servings: Serves 2 with a cup of leftovers. One serving is 1-1/2 cups.
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 (from the 4 pack. Save the other two or double the recipe. In Z2 use only the before mentioned brand. These are cleared as lean enough.)
- 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
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. Season with grated sea salt and pepper. Now add the spinach and cook for 1 minute. Stir often to incorporate.
Enjoy!
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