Tuscan White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mirepoix
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/4 cup carrot
  • 1/4 cup celery
• 2-3 diced Carrots
• 1 cube (or equivalent powdered) Vegetarian bouillon
• 6 cups Water
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 1 14 oz cans White Beans (canned is easiest)
• Browned Italian Sausage chunky
• Kale to taste
• Zucchini to taste
• 1/3 cup Madeira wine important!
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan to taste

Directions

• Sauté mirepoix in olive oil.
• Stir in extra carrots.
• Sauté until slightly tender.
• Add bouillon and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add sausage chunks then simmer for 1-2 hours on medium low.
• When ready to serve, add kale and zucchini continue simmer for about 5 minutes.

Notes