MACHO MINESTRONE

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It has everything: sausage, beans, pasta, potatoes, and lots of vegetables.

Provided by ShelbyLyn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup olive oil, divided
1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup ditalini pasta
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir Italian sausage in hot oil until about half browned, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and onion; continue to cook and stir until the sausage is completely browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard some of the fat if you find it too greasy.
  • Stir potatoes into the sausage mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the potatoes begin to soften, about 7 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth and water into the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged spoon. Add tomatoes and again bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are completely soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and kale into the liquid; simmer until zucchini is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cannellini beans and ditalini pasta into the liquid; cook until pasta is tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and splash of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 906.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Salar Khan
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Jula k
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I omitted the pasta from this recipe. It was still very filling and satisfying.


Karuhanga Beatrace
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again.


everelises rodriguez
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I'm not a fan of the fennel in this recipe. I think it overpowers the other flavors.


aradia forpresident
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I made this soup in my slow cooker. It turned out perfect!


TAPON TANCHANGYA
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The soup was delicious!


numan sab
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I had to omit them from the recipe. The soup was still good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped.


Dj Arif
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. Not sure what went wrong.


Maria Nassuna
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Ali Madad
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


heathyycliffyy
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and packed with vegetables.


Larry Eneh
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I made this soup for my family, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Semi Masete semi
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I added a few extra vegetables to the soup, like zucchini and spinach. It turned out great!


Kimbugwe Ibrahim
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I love that this recipe uses pantry staples. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make this soup on a whim.


Khalid gull
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This is my new go-to minestrone recipe. It's easy to follow, and the end result is a flavorful and satisfying soup.


areeanuh granday
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Hearty and delicious! Will definitely make again in the fall.


Silas Winking
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This minestrone soup filled the house with an inviting aroma while cooking. Just like Nonna used to make!