Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup

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Directions

• Wash and prep vegetables
• Remove sausage casing
• Heat a large heavy bottom pot on medium-high heat, and add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pot
• Add sausage to the pan, break it up with the spatula, and cook until browned, remove from pan, and set aside to drain.
• Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pot, and add onion, carrot, and celery. Add in salt, pepper, and oregano. Saute until the onion is translucent.
• Add the tomato paste and stir until the vegetables are coasted and the tomato begins to caramelize
• Pour in chicken stock, then add in strained garbanzo beans, mushrooms, and zucchini.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Season with dried parsley dried basil and more dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add sausage back into the pot.
• Simmer for 15-20 min on low.
• Stir in fresh spinach.
• Serve with crusty bread and garnish with fresh sliced basil and grated parmesan.