Sausage, White Bean & Spinach Soup

Why I Love This Recipe
The Kitchen Sink - Adapted from Cooking Light
Ingredients You'll Need
2 links sweet or spicy turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
salt, to taste
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
freshly-grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Cook sausage in the oil until browned, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water, beans, tomatoes, and broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly thick. Taste for seasoning and add salt, to taste, if necessary.
Remove from heat, and stir in spinach and basil. Serve with cheese, if desired.