Italian Sausage Soup

I am really in love with this soup we made last night.  My friend Tiffany shared this recipe with me last year.  It reminds me a little of a soup served at Olive Garden . . . delicious!  And it's so easy to make.  Last night I did the chopping and Gerald did the rest - what a guy!    

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 1 large red potato, diced
• 2 tsp. Italian seasonings
• 2 cans chicken stock (14 oz)
• 1 can Italian style diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 can white beans (undrained, 14 oz)

Sauté onions and garlic with sausage until browned. Add carrots, potatoes, and seasoning and cook 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Romano cheese (we used Mozzarella)  and crusty bread.