Tuscan Bean Soup

1. 1

   Rinse, drain and pick over beans

2. 2

   Place beans, water, broth, salt, carrots and bouquet garni in an 8 quart pot and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.

4. 4

   After the 1 hour add whole sausages and cook an additional 30 minutes

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium size saute pan and cook onions, celery and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes

6. 6

   Remove sausage from pot and cut into bite size pieces

7. 7

   Return sausage to the bean mixture along with sauteed vegetables, tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine.

8. 8

   Simmer over medium low heat for 45 minutes

9. 9

   Remove and discard bouquet garni before serving

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