I realize when it's 85 degrees outside and your husband is testing the new furnace he installed for the winter to come is not the best time to prepare a hot soup, but I guess I don't always think that far ahead...
Oh well, it is tasty, filling and cleaned out the fridge!
3 bell peppers, diced. I used red, orange and yellow
1 medium white onion, diced
2 small celery stalks, finely sliced
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1-2 tbls oil of choice
1 quart of hot water mixed with 2 squares of Rapunzel's vegetable bullion with sea salt and herbs or chicken broth
1, 28 ounce can of Muir Glen crushed tomatoes with basil
1, 15 ounce can of Great Northern beans, rinsed
1/2 package of gluten-free pasta, cooked slightly al dente. I prefer Tinkyada brand
1 full chicken breast, grilled
4 Mulay's Hot Italian sausage links, grilled
Parmesan shreds, if desired
- Saute onion, celery and bell pepper in oil of choice over med-low heat
- After a couple minutes add Italian seasoning. Saute until tender but not browned
- Add quart of broth, can of tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes
- Meanwhile, grill chicken breast and sausages
- Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving only slightly firm to the bite
- After soup simmers, add chicken, sausage and pasta
- Serve with parmesan shreds, if desired