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.

Micah
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This soup is so delicious and comforting.


Adnan Ch
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I love how hearty and flavorful this soup is.


Shiraz Jumani
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had.


Leticia Acuna garcia
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I've made this minestrone soup several times now and it's always a hit with my guests.


Joel Quintero
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Sayed Arshad
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it!


rafay jamil
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This minestrone soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Orenuga Sauban
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I highly recommend this minestrone soup recipe.


Rs Soniya
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night.


Israel Hermanoche
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I love the addition of Italian sausage to this minestrone soup.


twins fikru
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying.


Joshua Jenkins
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This minestrone soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ahmed Almadani
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I love this soup! It's so versatile and can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Rebecca Aladeselu
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This minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.


AwesomeGamer2350
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This soup was amazing! I used ground beef instead of Italian sausage and it was still delicious.


Mark Goldbridge left nut
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I've made this minestrone soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


James Upshaw
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This minestrone soup was delicious! I was a little hesitant to add Italian sausage to my minestrone, but it turned out great! Love this recipe, thanks for sharing!