Jersey Shore Sausage & Pepper Soup

Jersey Shore Sausage & Pepper Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a cold day.

The sausage, peppers, and beans make it both filling and nutritious.

This soup can be high in sodium, especially if you use canned chicken broth.

Be sure to look for a low-sodium variety if you’re watching your salt intake.

Jersey Shore Sausage & Pepper Soup is rich in protein, fiber, and vitamin C.
The peppers are also a good source of vitamin A and potassium.

	1 teaspoon olive oil
	1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage , casing removed
	1 small onion , diced
	1 garlic clove , crushed
	1 red bell pepper , medium diced
	1 green bell pepper , medium diced
	1/4 cup dry red wine
	1 can chicken broth
	1 can diced tomatoes in tomato puree ( If you can find the Italian-style diced tomatoes , even better )
	1 can cannellini beans , drained and rinsed ( a can of great northern beans will do , if you ca n't find cannellini )
	1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
	1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ( or to taste )

1.	Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2.	Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3.	Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
4.	Add red and green bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5.	Add wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
6.	Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, beans, oregano, marjoram, salt, and red pepper flakes.
7.	Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
8.	Serve hot with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese on top if desired.