Nancy'S Hearty (Very!) Minestrone Stew Recipe

Name: Nancy'S Hearty (Very!) Minestrone Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATS:; 6 chicken thighs; 1 ham bone with considerable meat still attached; 1 lb. package of mild italian sausage links; FRESH & FROZEN VEGGIES:; 1 16 oz. bag broccoli florettes; 1 14 oz. bag whole baby carrots; 1 16 oz. bag whole or cut green beans (substitute canned if frozen aren't available); 11/2 cups corn (canned OK); 1/2 10 oz. pkg. chopped spinach (defrosted); 3 med. onions (coarsly chopped); 1 to 2 T. minced garlic; CANNED VEGGIES:; 2 lg. can crushed tomatoes; 1 16 oz. can black beans; 1 16 oz. can mixed pintos and great northern beans; 1 can sliced water chestnuts; 1 8 oz. can baby peas (frozen OK); OTHER STUFF:; 2 cans chicken broth; 1 8 oz. pkg. small shell macaroni

Servings: persons

MEATS:
6 chicken thighs
1 ham bone with considerable meat still attached
1 lb. package of mild italian sausage links
FRESH & FROZEN VEGGIES:
1 16 oz. bag broccoli florettes
1 14 oz. bag whole baby carrots
1 16 oz. bag whole or cut green beans (substitute canned if frozen aren't available)
11/2 cups corn (canned OK)
1/2 10 oz. pkg. chopped spinach (defrosted)
3 med. onions (coarsly chopped)
1 to 2 T. minced garlic
CANNED VEGGIES:
2 lg. can crushed tomatoes
1 16 oz. can black beans
1 16 oz. can mixed pintos and great northern beans
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1 8 oz. can baby peas (frozen OK)
OTHER STUFF:
2 cans chicken broth
1 8 oz. pkg. small shell macaroni

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["Bake italian sausage links until done, about 35 minutes at 350. Cool and cut into 1/4"" slices (this is easier if the cooked sausages are well chilled.) Refrigerate immediately.", "", "Cook chicken in about a quart of water till tender, saving broth. Discard skin, remove meat from bone and tear into chunks. Refrigerate immediately.", "", "Pressure cook ham in chicken broth until it falls from bone. (40 minutes or so, checking every 20 minutes) Drain well, saving broth. Remove bones and any fat, tear meat into chunks. Refrigerate immediately.", "", "Chill stock remaining from cooking ham overnight. Skim fat well, reserving 2 tbls. to sautee onions in 8 qt. saucepan. After onions are slightly brown, add garlic, then tomatoes, juices from all canned veggies, and canned chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cook until tomatoes are well done, then add all frozen veggies, return to boiling, add cooked meats, then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add previously drained canned veggies toward the end of cooking time.", "", "Cook shell pasta in separate pan and add to soup when veggies are tender. Serve with parmesean cheese."]

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATS:, 6 chicken thighs, 1 ham bone with considerable meat still attached, 1 lb. package of mild italian sausage links, and more.

Yes, Nancy'S Hearty (Very!) Minestrone Stew 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.

Nancy'S Hearty (Very!) Minestrone Stew

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