Italian Bean Soup

Italian Bean Soup

1/2 cup diced organic carrots
1 cup chopped organic onion
2  garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces chicken Italian sausages
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15.8 ounce) cans of  Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach leaves
1 (15-ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained
1/4 cup milk

Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat add the onions and sausage (out of the castings) and sauté until the sausage is no longer pink and onions soft. add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add broth, black pepper and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the spinach and milk, stirring until spinach is wilted. About 5-6 servings
Serve this with a fresh crusty bread and a green salad - yummy!