Main Dish Minestrone Recipe

Name: Main Dish Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 lb Italian sausage, crumbled; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped carrot; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch dried thyme; ½ cup elbow macaroni; 1 cup kidney bean, cooked; parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 pinch dried thyme
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 cup kidney bean, cooked
parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a large saucepan or stock pot, heat the oil.
2
Add the sausage and cook until browned.
3
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
4
Add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot, and green peper and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes with their liquid, chicken stock, cabbage, and herbs.
6
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Add the macaroni and beans and cook until the macaroni is tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan Cheese if desired.
10
Note: You can use either sweet or hot Italian Sausage in this.
11
Serve with a good, crusty bread.

535

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 lb Italian sausage, crumbled, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Main Dish 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.

Main Dish Minestrone

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