Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

1 link smoked turkey sausage (12 oz)

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced celery

1 medium onion, diced (approx. 3/4 cup)

32 oz fat free beef broth

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 cups fresh spinach

4 oz uncooked pasta - I used bowties

Cut the sausage into 1/4 inch slices and place in a large stock pot.  Add carrots, celery and onions.  Saute until vegetables start to soften and the sausage is browned.

Add broth and 2 canned tomatoes.  Simmer about 20 minutes or until carrots are cooked.

Add pasta and fresh spinach. Cook according to past directions. 

Makes about 10 1-cup servings.