Fall Harvest Sausage and Bean Soup

I saw the Autumnal Harvest Soup at Trader Joes and couldn't resist trying it. I added some meat and beans to up the protein. My family loved it. Note: I double this recipe for my family of 7 for 3-4 servings of leftovers.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound Jimmy Dean Sausage
1, 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2, 25 oz jars, Trader Joe's Autumnal Harvest Soup (keep one as is, and blend the other jar of soup in a blender until smooth)

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown sausage until no pink remains in a stock pot. 
2. Add crushed red pepper.
3. Add the "blended jar" of soup, and the "as is jar" to the stock pot. 
4. Bring to a low boil on medium heat, stirring often. 
5. Reduce to a simmer for 15-30 minutes. 
6. Serve immediately.

Serves 6