Italian Smoked Sausage Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 c. onion, chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
3 1/2 c. hot water
1 c. pasta shells (uncooked)
2 c. chicken broth
1 (18 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained

Preparation

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage and onions in oil for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with the juice, water, pasta and broth and bring to a boil.
Add the beans.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
Just before serving, sprinkle with grated cheese.
Serves 6.