Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Soup
"I prefer chicken or turkey sausage because it is lean; however, you could easily sub Italian sausage of another variety like pork just be sure to drain off the excess grease before adding the broth. Also, if you are not using low-sodium chicken broth, I would suggest decreasing the 1 teaspoon salt and adding to taste so the soup isn't overly salty...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage (see note)
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion or leeks
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 (14.5-ounce each) cans diced tomatoes
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1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 cups uncooked shell pasta
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9 ounces spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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