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Italian sausage minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with Italian sausage, vegetables, and a rich broth. The sausage adds a savory flavor to the soup, while the vegetables provide a variety of textures and flavors. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it's my dad's favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and I have found that it freezes well and tastes just as great reheated. -Linda Reis Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 11 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, celery and leek; cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, green beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. , Return to a boil. Stir in the garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MINESTRONE SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pkg. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 med. carrots, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
1 med. onion, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
2 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise then 1/4 inch slices
1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
48 oz. chicken broth
14.5 oz. beef broth
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. course ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans
4 ripe roma tomatoes
1/2 cup pasta, small size, short macaroni or mini bowtie, uncooked
*Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage links in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. After 4-5 minutes turn the sausages, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and allow to cool before coin slicing.
  • Over medium heat, add olive oil to the same large soup pot. Cook the garlic, carrots and onion until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage, zucchini, potato, both stocks and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of the parsley, oregano, basil, pepper and salt to taste. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, beans, tomatoes, and pasta, simmer until the pasta is done (about 8 minutes). Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Need a hearty warmer-upper? Make a one-pot soup packed with meat, beans and pasta to satisfy hungry appetites.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
5 1/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz)
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 cup frozen cut green beans

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, carrots, basil and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir broth, tomatoes and great northern beans into sausage mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in macaroni, zucchini and frozen green beans. Heat to boiling. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are hot and macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE



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This no-fuss minestrone is perfect family fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto beans for one of the cans of cannellini beans. I serve it with warm with crusty French bread for dipping into the broth.-Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
Shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, adding pasta during the last 6-8 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender., Freeze option: Before adding pasta, cool soup. Freeze soup and cheese separately in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN MINESTRONE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tbsp. Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil or Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 large carrot, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. dried basil
1/2 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • HEAT oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender.
  • ADD cabbage and carrots. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato juice and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  • MIX in the three kinds of beans, parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended.
  • STIR in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & CHEESE TORTELLINI MINESTRONE



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This is a lower fat, delicious, tasty, filling soup loaded with thick, chewy cheese tortellini, Italian turkey sausage and wonderful veggies ! This recipe came from Light & Tasty magazine. A meal in itself!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (UNDRAINED)
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup ketchup
2 cups thinly sliced small zucchini
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup peas (optional) or 1/2 cup green beans (optional)
1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown Italian turkey sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Drain meat well.
  • Add the beef broth, undrained tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, and Italian Seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add zucchini, green pepper and (canned beans or peas, if using) and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in tortellini and Italian parsley.
  • Cook until tortellini is tender (5-7 minutes).
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 1086.6, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 12.7, Protein 14.4

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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I got this recipe from Taste of Home and recently made it. It is a tasty satisfying soup. I did use frozen green beans instead of the fresh. This recipe does make a lot, but it does freeze well and tastes great reheated.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 quarts, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 cups beef broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the carrots, celery, leek and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and green beans; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Return to a boil, stir in garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley.
  • Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful Italian sausage, and a good quality broth will make all the difference.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like more or less of a certain vegetable, or if you want to add a different type of sausage, go for it!
  • If you don't have time to make the broth from scratch, you can use a good quality store-bought broth instead.
  • Minestrone is a great soup to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Serve minestrone with a side of crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage minestrone is a delicious, hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Italian sausage minestrone a try!

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