Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini (from two 19-ounce cans); 10 cups water; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with their juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 2/3 pound spinach, stems removed and leaves washed well (about 1 1/2 quarts); Grated Parmesan, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini (from two 19-ounce cans)
10 cups water
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with their juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2/3 pound spinach, stems removed and leaves washed well (about 1 1/2 quarts)
Grated Parmesan, for serving

1
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon.
4
Reduce the heat to moderate.
5
Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, combine 2 cups of the beans and 2 cups of the water in a blender and puree until smooth.
7
Add the tomatoes, the bean puree, the remaining 8 cups water, the salt, and the pepper to the pot.
8
Bring to a boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
9
Stir in the sausage, the remaining 2 cups beans, and the spinach.
10
Simmer until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
11
Serve the soup topped with grated Parmesan, and pass more Parmesan at the table.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage 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.

Minestrone with White Beans and Italian Sausage

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