Soul Soup

Sausage, Tomato and White Bean Soup (Makes around 40L) 

3/4 cup olive oil 

12 lb raw Italian sausage 

12 onions, diced 

30 carrots, chopped (4-5 bags) 

3 bunches celery, diced 

2 heads garlic, peeled and minced 

2/3 cup dried Italian seasoning (30 grams approx.) 

12 boxes chicken broth (900 ml each) 

10 cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 

4 tins (156 ml) tomato paste 

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 

1/4 cup sugar 

2 TBSP pepper 

10 bay leaves 

10 cans (19 oz) navy beans, drained and rinsed 

4 packages frozen spinach (300 gram each)