This is very good! Does not say what kind of sausage to use,so I used mild italian,only 1 pound because that's all I had. I used 4 small cans of low salt chicken broth(less than stated) and 28oz can Contadina crushed tomatoes in puree. Since I didn't use full amount of broth, I figured I better cut back on seasoning, so I used only half of each. I didn't have zucchini,so I added a bag of frozen green beans with carrots. You could probaly use peas too. As it cooked I wanted it a little thicker so I added one more tablespoon flour mixed with a little water. This may be a little spicey for young ones,but my family loved it. Serve with bisquits and it's a great meal! Thanks Tim,we really enjoyed this!

Was very pleased with this soup/stew. Has quickly become one of our favorites.

I added an onion and 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 a red pepper. I also added celery seed and red hot chili peppers. I really enjoyed this recipe especially with what I added. It was easy and very yummy. I will make this over and over again.

I wasn't sure what type of sausage to use either-I had a choice of kielbasa or Italian and I choose Italian (1.5 lbs). Took reviewer "Berrieboo's" advice and added chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped red and green bell pepper, and some celery seed. I think fennel seeds would also be a great addition if your not already using Italian sausage (some already have fennel seeds in the sausage). Also, no Acini de Pepe pasta so I used 3/4 cup of small egg noodles. Came out great! This was a warming lunch = esspecially since MN weather went from 87 degrees on Monday to snow today!! Thanks Tim!!

After being out of town for a week I wasn't in the mood for grocery shopping yet still needed to come up with something quick, healthy and satisfying for supper and this was it - coming home to find zucchini and peppers in my garden was a godsend. In no time flat and with very little effort I had a wholesome, delicious meal on the table. This is a great starter recipe, one that allows for great latitude with your own tastes and ingredients in mind. I removed the casings from three Italian sausage links, browned it, then drained and rinsed it to remove the excess grease. I returned the sausage to the pan along with chopped onion, green pepper and garlic and cooked that in olive oil until the vegetables were almost tender. I didn't measure exactly, but added some of my own marinara sauce from my garden, the chicken broth, an Italian seasoning blend to taste and a healthy splash of red wine. I did not use the flour. I let that simmer for about half and hour and the aroma was wonderful! Added the zucchini and acini di pepe as directed in the recipe and at the last added a can of cannellini beans. Ladled into big soup bowls and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese this was a quick, impromptu meal to be proud of.

I made this recipe exactly as Tim had written it. The only change I made was that I doubled it for a church potluck. I made it the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator until morning and then heated in my electric pot. I came home from church with an empty bowl and requests from at least 6-8 people who want the recipe. My family also tasted it and thought it was great. Thanks Tim.

This recipe is now in my regular rotation. It is SO good, really delicious, and everyone in my family cheers when they hear it is for dinner. It makes a lot, and even with my family of four hearty eaters, there are always leftovers (hurray). It would make a great potluck dish except for the need for bowls. I use kielbasa (though I made it once with Italian sausage and that was good too) and tend to put a bit more zucchini in and double the amount of the pasta. If you can find that particular kind of pasta, I encourage you to use it.

THE BEST - I JUST LOVED IT!!!

OMG! This is one of the best soups in here! I've made it several times and everyone just loves it. I do use the low sodium chicken broth, but that's the only difference. Thanks for a wonderful recipe, Tim!

This came out more like a soup than a stew, but I am not complaining. It is totally delicious! Great to find a different way to prepare smoked sausage. I served it with a fat loaf of french bread to sop up the liquid. Perfect!