Etruscan Peasant Soup

Ingredients

• -1 lb. sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2 in. pieces
• -1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 in. pieces
• -3/4 cup chopped onion
• -2 garlic cloves minced
• - 1 tbls olive oil
• - 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
• -1 can cannelloni beans, drained
• -1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano undrained
• -1 can chicken broth (14 1/2 oz)
• -1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. In a lg. saucepan or Dutch oven over med. heat, cook sausage, chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until sausage is no longer pink. Add spinach, beans, tomatoes, broth, and red peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.