Hearty Winter Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. Italian sausage (casing removed)
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. green peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1 can beef broth
1 can zesty tomato soup
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. bow shaped pasta (uncooked)

Preparation

Shape sausage into 3/4-inch meatballs.
In saucepan, in hot oil, cook meatballs until browned.
Spoon off all but 1 tablespoon of drippings.
Add vegetables.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add broth, soup and water.
Heat to boiling.
Add pasta.
Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is done.
Stir occasionally.
Makes about 6 cups.
Recipe may be doubled for more.