Michelle’S Minestrone Recipe

Name: Michelle’S Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Olive Oil, Plus 2 Tablespoons, Divided; 4 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links; 1/2 cups Water; 1 whole Large White Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 whole Orange Or Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Ounces; 2 cans Chicken Stock, 14.5 Ounces Each; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Red Chile Flakes; 2 cups Dry Pasta (small Shells, Ditilini, Or Mini-pasta); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Great Northern Beans; 1 cup Frozen Peas, Thawed; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Olive Oil, Plus 2 Tablespoons, Divided
4 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links
1/2 cups Water
1 whole Large White Onion, Chopped
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 whole Orange Or Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Ounces
2 cans Chicken Stock, 14.5 Ounces Each
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Dried Red Chile Flakes
2 cups Dry Pasta (small Shells, Ditilini, Or Mini-pasta)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Great Northern Beans
1 cup Frozen Peas, Thawed
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pot on medium high heat. Brown sausage on all sides. Add the water, reduce heat, cover and cook until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pot and reserve. When cool, slice into 1/4 inch rounds.
2
Discard water from the pot and return to the burner. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 10 mintues. Add peppers and saute for another 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, stock, sausage slices, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in lots of boiling, salted water until almost done (1 minutes less than the package says for al dente). Drain and rinse.
4
Add beans to the soup and simmer for 15 minutes. Add pasta and peas and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Olive Oil, Plus 2 Tablespoons, Divided, 4 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links, 1/2 cups Water, 1 whole Large White Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Michelle’S 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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Michelle’S Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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