Andouille Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb andouille sausage
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups hot water, divided
• 1/4 cup pastina
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained
• 14 ounces diced  tomatoes, with juices
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 4 ounces frozen spinach, thawed partially

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together in large pot the broth, 1 cup of water, beans, tomato, onion, and garlic. Heat mixture to a simmer.

2. 2

   Slice and cook sausage in a seperate pan with 1/2 cup water.

3. 3

   Add sausage, spinach,pastina, and spices to pot.

4. 4

   Continue to cook on low heat for 1 hour. Stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Serve with bread.