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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup uncooked pasta shells

Directions

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cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Mix in tomatoes, and cook until heated through. Stir in the broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir pasta into soup, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.