Hearty Minestrone Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 12 lb hot Italian sausage (crumbled or sliced); 1 large onion; 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup celery, chopped; ½ cup carrot, chopped; ½ cup green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; salt; pepper; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups zucchini, sliced; 1 cup kidney bean, cooked; ½ cup elbow macaroni (or other pasta); ¼ teaspoon hot chili flakes; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
12 lb hot Italian sausage (crumbled or sliced)
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup carrot, chopped
½ cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup kidney bean, cooked
½ cup elbow macaroni (or other pasta)
¼ teaspoon hot chili flakes
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish)

1
In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil and butter.
2
Add sausage and brown lightly.
3
Add onion, garlic, celery, carrot and green pepper.
4
Cook until softened but not browned.
5
Stir in zucchini, parsley, basil, thyme, chili flakes, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper.
6
Stir in tomatoes and stock.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
9
Add beans and pasta.
10
Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.
11
If too thick, dilute with water to desired consistency.
12
Serve with Parmeson sprinkled on top (optional).

722

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 12 lb hot Italian sausage (crumbled or sliced), 1 large onion, 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.

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