Ingredients:
1 large diced onion
Heaping spoonful minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb spicy Italian sausage
1 lb ground turkey
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
3–4 large carrots, diced
2 cans diced tomato
2 cans Great Northern Beans
3–4 small zucchini, diced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
Directions:
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
Add sausage and ground turkey (or other protein). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
Add carrots; sauté for about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, beans, and 2 cans of water. Simmer — add more water if needed.
Let soup simmer for at least 1 hour.
Add zucchini 15 minutes before serving.
Stir in or top with purple cabbage just before serving.
Adjust seasoning with herbs and salt to taste.
Serving Tip: Excellent with homemade focaccia bread.