Basil Pesto Minestrone With Sweet Italian Sausage

Name: Basil Pesto Minestrone With Sweet Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups red onions, diced; 1 ½ cups zucchini, diced; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian cut green beans, drained; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups chicken stock; 4 large carrots, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained; 1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans, drained; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 cups water; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed; 1 ½ cups small shell pasta; ½ cup red wine; 1 inch piece of rind for parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1 lb Italian turkey sausage; 2 cups basil pesto

Servings: persons

9 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups red onions, diced
1 ½ cups zucchini, diced
1 (14 ounce) can Italian cut green beans, drained
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chicken stock
4 large carrots, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups water
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed
1 ½ cups small shell pasta
½ cup red wine
1 inch piece of rind for parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 lb Italian turkey sausage
2 cups basil pesto

1
Bring large soup pan to high heat and add oil.
2
Saute onions, zucchini, celery, carrots, and bay leaves until onions are translucent.
3
Add stock, tomatoes, beans, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt + pepper to taste, water, green beans, Parmesan rind, and garlic.
4
Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 25 minutes.
5
While soup is simmering cook sausage on charcoal/gas grill with a hunk of smoking wood (if available).
6
Add pasta,spinach, and water and simmer for 25 minutes longer.
7
When sausage is finished cooking, chop it into small chunks.
8
Add red wine and sausage and cook for 5 minutes longer.
9
Serve each bowl with about 1 teaspoon of basil pesto.
10
Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan to taste.
11
Have extra virgin olive oil at table to drizzle in soup.

2197

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

222

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups red onions, diced, 1 ½ cups zucchini, diced, 1 (14 ounce) can Italian cut green beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Basil Pesto Minestrone With Sweet Italian Sausage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!