Italian Bean And Sausage Soup In A Bread Bowl

This is a very simple recipe, and another family favorite.  This soup disappears quite quickly in our house.

Sautee Italian sausage and onions in olive oil.

12 oz. Sweet Italian sausage

2 tsp. olive oil

1 c. chopped onions

2 tsp. minced garlic

1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes

3 1/2 hot water

2 c. med. sized pasta shells (4 oz.)

2 chicken  bouillon cubes or 2 tsp. instant broth granules

1 (19 oz.) can white beans

Break up tomatoes. Add tomatoes with juice, water, pasta and bouillon to pot.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 7 minutes, Rinse and drain beans. Add to soup and simmer until pasta is cooked..

 Serves 6

You may bake these bowls ahead of time, I usually have some from when I last baked bread.  You can use the bread recipe listed on this site, or even buy a bag of frozen already made.  After taking the centers out I suggest that you bake the bowls again on low heat for at least an hour so that it will be able to hold the soup!