Hearty Minestrone With Shells Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone With Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with juice; 4 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups chopped fresh Swiss chard; 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 6 ounces medium-size pasta shells; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
4 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped fresh Swiss chard
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces medium-size pasta shells
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper

1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon until no traces of pink remain, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer meat to paper towels; drain fat from pot. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
2
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add green beans and chard and simmer until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans, pasta and reserved sausage and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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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: 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Minestrone With Shells 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 With Shells

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