Sopranos-Style Sausage Minestrone Recipe

Name: Sopranos-Style Sausage Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 slices prosciutto, cut into julienne strips; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed plum tomatoes, with their juice; 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 ounces green beans, ends snapped, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup split peas; 1 head escarole or 1 head swiss chard, cut into 1-inch pieces; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rind cut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional); 8 cups beef broth; 2 cups cooked orzo

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices prosciutto, cut into julienne strips
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup red wine
1 (15 ounce) can crushed plum tomatoes, with their juice
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 ounces green beans, ends snapped, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup split peas
1 head escarole or 1 head swiss chard, cut into 1-inch pieces
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rind cut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
8 cups beef broth
2 cups cooked orzo

1
Cook sausage in a big skillet over high heat, breaking up any large pieces, until it is no longer pink.
2
Transfer sausage to the insert of a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
3
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet and add the olive oil.
4
Add in the prosciutto and saute for 2 minutes, until it begins to get crisp.
5
Add in onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, and saute until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Deglaze the pan with the wine and boil until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
7
Add in the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Transfer the contents of the skillet to the slow-cooker insert; stir in the potatoes, beans, zucchini, lentils, escarole, cheese rind, and broth.
9
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, until the soup is thickened and the lentils are softened.

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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 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 slices prosciutto, cut into julienne strips, 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sopranos-Style Sausage 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.

Sopranos-Style Sausage Minestrone

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