HEARTY SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we have leftovers for lunches. But when there are more people at the table, every bit is eaten. -Tami Stoudt, Evans, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled minestrone in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

JescilTech Digital Hub
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This was a great soup! I will definitely be making it again.


Aiman Rahman
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I added some extra beans to this soup to make it even more hearty.


Vanessa Mcfelt
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Zanele Shusha
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I'm not a big fan of Italian sausage, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out great!


Chudary shehzad Shehzad gujjar
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and filling.


Mamun Md
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of sausage and vegetables, and it's always been a hit.


Jason Adams
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Irfan rind
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was so flavorful and hearty.


Jessy Medina
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The sausage in this soup was a bit too greasy for me. I think I'll use ground turkey next time.


Lady Ari
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Shahnawaz Khan
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone, but this recipe was really good. The sausage and vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Pardon Future
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This is the best minestrone I've ever had. The sausage adds a wonderful depth of flavor.


Sasanka Sanjaya
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Kevin Juarez
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make soup. I used Italian sausage and it gave the soup a great flavor. I also added some extra garlic and onions.


susie marineZ
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I've made this minestrone a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and comforting, and the sausage adds a nice smoky flavor.


Aubergine Man
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This sausage minestrone was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I added some extra kale and it turned out great.