Sausage and white bean soup

[Professor]

THis is a favorite lunch because it's very quick, filling, and delicious.

For each serving, just simmer an Italian sausage until done, then slice it up thinly. Add a can of chicken broth, and a can of drained, rinsed white beans. Bring all to a simmer, serve.

For those who can eat dairy, add a handful of freshly grated parmigianno-reggiano cheese to each bowl after serving. Sometimes I add a small amount of chopped frozen spinach to the broth while heating it, too -- adds some color and flavor.