Italian Sausage Soup

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
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1 lb. ground Italian sausage
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
3 leaves fresh basil
1 can 15 oz. butter beans
1 can 15 oz. black beans
(beans may be substituted with beans of your choice)
1 can 15 oz. diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Cook sausage until brown, add garlic and basil. Sauté 4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients: beans, tomato, broth.
Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, then remove from heat.
Serve in soup bowl; sprinkle with cheese and serve with Italian bread,
garlic bread or panini bread.
Submitted by: STEVE