Ingredients:

Additions:

Cooking Directions:

• Combine water and mix (whisk)
• Bring to a boil stirring often
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes stirring often

For variety, add cooked chicken, beef or sausage.

Laurie's Favorite Recipe:

Pasta Fagioli With Italian Sausage And Basil Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 Package Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix
• 4-1/2 cups water
• 1 lb. Italian Sausage

Basil Pesto ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed*
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

*May substitute fresh spinach

Directions: 

• In a 2-quart sauce pan, brown sausage and drain.
• Return to pan and add water.
• Whisk in soup mix and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes stirring often.
• For the Pesto:  Place basil leaves in food processor and whip until well chopped.
• Add parmesan cheese, nuts and garlic.
• With processor running, add olive oil slowly and blend until uniform.
• Spoon into bowls of Pasta Fagioli soup and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Cup (227g) Serving Per Container: About 6 Amount per Serving Calories 80 Calories from Fat 5 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.5g 1% Sat. Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 680mg 28% Total Carbs 19g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 6% Sugars 5g Protein 4g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 2% Iron 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.