1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
1 med onion, diced small
1 c dried great northern beans
3 large carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 c small shell pasta
1 (6oz)tomato paste
1 (28oz)crushed tomatoes
3-4 c low fat veg broth
2 veggie bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese(opt garnish)


Soak beans overnight.
Brown the turkey sausage and the diced onion.
Drain and rinse and put in the crock pot.
Add the broth, beans, carrot, herbs, salt& pepper and crushed tomatoes.
Cook on low 9 hours.
Half hour before you think it is done, bring a pot of water to boil ,cook the pasta 8 min.
Drain and rinse to cut down on the starch in your soup.
Stir the tomato paste into the crock pot and then fold in the pasta.
Cook for another 1/2 hour.
Serve in nice bowls with a topping of freshly grated parmesan.

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This sounds like a great recipe for a cold windy night! Thanks!