"A delicious version of this popular Italian soup. Adding the sausage (regular or turkey) makes it a satisfying meal if served with a nice warm baguette...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 carrot, peeled & chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 lb sweet Italian sausage links or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled (can use turkey sausage)
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2 teaspoons dry oregano
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1 tablespoon dry basil
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1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
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1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes with juice
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3 -4 cups vegetable stock or 3 -4 cups chicken stock
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1 can progresso cannellini beans
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1 cup ditalini or 1 cup small shell pasta
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2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
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parmesan cheese