Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Soup

== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb sweet or hot bulk Italian sausage
* 2 large red peppers
* 4 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp dry or fresh basil
* 1 tbsp oregano
* 1 medium onion
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 5 cups chicken broth
* 1½ cups pasta (uncooked)
* 1 can white kidney beans (optional)
== Directions ==
# In dutch oven or stockpot, place olive oil, basil, oregano, onions, garlic, and sliced red peppers.
# Roast or sauté for approximately 8 minutes.
# In separate pan, brown sausage, drain well, and add to pepper mixture with chicken broth.
# Bring to medium boil and cook 10 minutes.
# Add pasta and beans.
# Cook until pasta is done, 5 to 8 minutes.
# Transfer the spinach mixture and a little of the stock to an electric food processor or blender and process until smooth.
# Return the spinach mixture to the pot and add the remaining stock.
# Serve with garlic bread.
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