Canadian Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
500 gm turkey Italian sausages, casings removed
3 cans great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
1 can chicken broth
3/4 tsp dried rosemary
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion.
Cook and stir for about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add the sausage, breaking into small pieces.
Cook and stir for another 5 minutes, or until browned.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth.
Season with rosemary and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer, and cook for at least 10 minutes.
Let it simmer for a while, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.

Enjoy!