Soup (Vegetable )

Italian Sausage Soup

Contributor: Sandy


1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 cup Carrots sliced
1/2 cup celery chopped
8 cups chicken stock
16 oz can tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp Rosemary
1/2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
pepper
1 tsp garlic chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp fennel seed
1/2 cup orzo pasta
Parmesan

Brown, crumble and drain sausage. Save grease. In 2 Tablespoons sausage grease, brown, onion, carrots, celery. Stir in chicken broth. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook , covered for 1 hour. Add orzo or any small pasta. Cook 1/2 hour longer with lid off. Serve with fresh parmesan grated over the top of each bowl. Makes 12 servings.
Edition: 3