Mamita Chulas Italian Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan.
2. Once oil is hot brown garlic and red pepper in olive oil
3. Add sausage and brown.
4. Add chicken stock, tomatoes and juice and red wine bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer about 15 - 20 minutes
5. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
6. At the same time that you put the pasta in the boiling water, add broccoli and beans and heat through or until broccoli is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Put pasta in individual bowls and spoon the soup over top. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve with warm crusty bread.