Hearty Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb oil, hot or 1 lb mild Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 can tomatoes, chopped (28 oz); 1 packet frozen spinach, chop (10 oz); 1 ½ cups carrots, Sliced; 1 ½ cups frozen cut beans; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 pinch hot pepper flakes; 1 can romano beans; ¾ cup shell pasta

Servings: persons

1 lb oil, hot or 1 lb mild Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
5 cups chicken stock
1 can tomatoes, chopped (28 oz)
1 packet frozen spinach, chop (10 oz)
1 ½ cups carrots, Sliced
1 ½ cups frozen cut beans
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 can romano beans
¾ cup shell pasta

1
Prick the skins of the sausages; place in a saucepan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
3
Drain; cut into slices.
4
In a large saucepan or dutch kettle, heat oil and lightly brown the sausage slices.
5
Add the onions and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes until softened.
6
Add the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes including juice, frozen spinach, carrots, beans, basil, marjoram and red pepper flakes.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
8
Add the romano beans including liquid, and the pasta and peas.
9
Let simmer 5 - 7 minutes more or until pasta is al dente - tender but firm.
10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Thin soup with additional chicken stock (if you wish).
12
Ladle soup into heated bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

2054

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb oil, hot or 1 lb mild Italian sausage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Minestrone 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.

Hearty Minestrone

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