Hearty Winter Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. Italian sausage
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. green pepper, cut in 1 1/2-inch strips
1 can Campbell's beef broth
1 can Campbell's Zesty tomato soup/sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. bow-shaped pasta, uncooked

Preparation

Shape sausage into 3/4-inch meatballs or can brown ground beef and sausage.
Stir meat often while browning in the oil.
Spoon off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
Add vegetables.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add broth, soups and water.
Heat to boiling.
Add pasta.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 6 cups or 4 servings.
Recipe may be doubled.