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.

Isabella Hansen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Taqi Ali
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This soup is the perfect way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


racheal naa okang
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I love that this soup is so versatile.


Xxsunset Jules
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Sirius Knows
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind.


Esha Zahra
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Aarshit Tripathi
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I love the addition of the Italian sausage. It gives the soup a nice spicy kick.


Juniper Stardust
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Saheer Hussain
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I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to get your vegetables.


Jonathan Hughes
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves Italian food.


than Z W
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's become a new family favorite.


Muskan Ujjan
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


guru Rakib Singh
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove vegetables depending on what I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Conner
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Bote Steven
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, and the Italian sausage is a great addition.


Onur Haltas
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the Italian sausage really makes it.


Lucas Burnstick
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making this soup again.


Suliaman Khan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm and filling, and the flavors are just amazing. I highly recommend it!


haris akbar
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Swastika Singhz
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This Italian Sausage Minestrone was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the Italian sausage, which gave the soup a nice spicy kick.