MINI SAUSAGE MEATBALL MINESTRA

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large heads escarole, trimmed, washed, and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
2 cups short cut pasta, such as mini penne or ditalini
Grated Pecorino Romano
Crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Roll the sausage into walnut-sized meatballs. Drop them into the skillet and brown on all sides, then remove them to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the escarole and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. Cook until the escarole has wilted. Add the beans and cook until heated through. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook to al dente.
  • Return the meatballs back to the pot for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Adjust the seasonings and ladle into serving bowls. Heavily sprinkle each serving with cheese and serve with crusty bread for mopping.

Waqas W
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. The meatballs are made with lean ground sausage and the broth is made with fresh vegetables.


Asef Rasuli
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This soup is so easy to make. I was able to make it in under an hour. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Mutoro Abwoli
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a lot of leftover vegetables in my fridge, so this soup is a great way to use them up.


nawabzada dilawar
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Malik irfan Malik irfan
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This soup is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and it travels well.


Havushe Ukzmajli
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Brittany Long
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the meatballs and the soup was so flavorful that they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Kiddu Rayamond
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this soup. The meatballs were flavorful and the broth was rich and hearty.


Asikur Rohman
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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Victoria Chinemerem
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. The meatballs are made with lean ground sausage and the broth is made with fresh vegetables.


Raja Usman Liaqat
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This soup is so easy to make. I was able to make it in under an hour. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.


ALFRED CHUKS GOGO
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in my freezer, so this soup is a great way to use it up.


Shebeer Shebeer
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. The meatballs are so easy to make and the broth is so flavorful. I love that I can customize the soup to my liking by adding different vegetables or spices.


Khaled Aljughul
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the meatballs are so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Riaz Kham
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hadiza Jabiru
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This mini sausage meatball minestra is a delicious and easy-to-make soup. The meatballs are flavorful and the broth is rich and hearty. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition.