""This is a hearty, filling, cold-weather soup that makes a meal served with a crusty bread and light salad. The soup is just not the same if the brats are not grilled."..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 fresh bratwurst sausages
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 onions, chopped
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4 carrots, sliced
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4 ribs celery, chopped
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2 teaspoons chopped garlic
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2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 cup chopped fresh basil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 teaspoons ground thyme
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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6 potatoes, cut into cubes
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2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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12 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped, or more to taste