Ingredients

  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 1 12 cups carrots
  • 1 12 cups celery
  • 1 12 cups onions
  • 4 -5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can romano beans
  • 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
  • 8 cups water, to cover
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 bay leaf (really all spices are to taste)
  • macaroni
  • parmesan cheese, to serve

Method

  • You will need a big soup pot for this recipe, I often end up with my pot to full and have to divide it up mid way -- be smart choose a big pot.
  • Chop fresh vegetables into soup sized chunks, this will vary depending on how you like your soup.
  • I cut carrot dollars and big chunks of onion.
  • Heat oil in the soup pot over medium/high heat.
  • Brown sausage with onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
  • When the sausage is evenly browned and the vegetables are slightly softened add the chicken bullion, tomato paste and spices.
  • Stir in and let the pastiness of the tomato paste cook out for a couple minutes.
  • Add the beans (rinse your beans), corn and tomatoes, don't drain the juices from the tomatoes just add it.
  • Add liquid.
  • Add as much liquid as you desire to your soup depending on the heartiness desired.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and allow to simmer for awhile.
  • You can serve immediately.
  • Add cooked macaroni noodles and Parmesan cheese to serve.