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 lb mild Italian sausage, casing removed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups white beans, drained and rinsed (preferably cannellini beans); 10 cups water; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 23 lb spinach, stem removed, and leaves washed well (about 1 1/2 quarts); grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb mild Italian sausage, casing removed
1 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups white beans, drained and rinsed (preferably cannellini beans)
10 cups water
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
23 lb spinach, stem removed, and leaves washed well (about 1 1/2 quarts)
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In a lare 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 have softened, about 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile combine 2 cups of the beans and 2 cups of the water in a blender and puree until smoooth.
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 bean, 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.

1030

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casing removed, 1 onion, chopped, 1 celery rib, 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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