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
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.
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Isabella Hansen
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Taqi Ali
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
racheal naa okang
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile.
Xxsunset Jules
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
Sirius Knows
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind.
Esha Zahra
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Aarshit Tripathi
[email protected]I love the addition of the Italian sausage. It gives the soup a nice spicy kick.
Juniper Stardust
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Saheer Hussain
[email protected]I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to get your vegetables.
Jonathan Hughes
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves Italian food.
than Z W
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's become a new family favorite.
Muskan Ujjan
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.