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Italian Sausage and Bean Soup with Lemon

Infused with citrus and boosted with collagen proteins and mushroom powder, this classic Italian soup delivers everything your body craves in winter!

Ingredients

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, brown the sausage, remove from pan, and set aside. To the Dutch oven add olive oil, chopped vegetables, bay leaf, and mushroom powder. Sprinkle on the salt and sauté until almost tender, about 10-12 minutes.

To the Dutch oven add the beans, water, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, collagen powder, and orzo, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Return the sausage and add the black pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

When ready to serve, add the lemon zest and juice. Enjoy!

*Substitution option: 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced and sautéed with the vegetables

Recipe by Lakewinds Food Co-op at https://www.lakewinds.coop/recipes/all/italian-sausage-and-bean-soup-with-lemon/