Minestrone with Italian Sausage
Minestrone with Italian Sausage is a hearty and flavorful soup that marries the savory goodness of Italian sausage with an array of vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. This classic Italian soup offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Made with:
Mild Italian Links
Mild Italian Links
25 minutes
1 hour
1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Polidori Mild 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 tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic diced tomatoes
- 3 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup small pasta shells uncooked
- 1 can garbanzo beans or chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
Directions:
- 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. Yield: 11 servings (about 3 quarts).
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