Hearty Minestrone

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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prick the skins of the sausages; place in a saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
  • Drain; cut into slices.
  • In a large saucepan or dutch kettle, heat oil and lightly brown the sausage slices.
  • Add the onions and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes including juice, frozen spinach, carrots, beans, basil, marjoram and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
  • Add the romano beans including liquid, and the pasta and peas.
  • Let simmer 5 - 7 minutes more or until pasta is al dente - tender but firm.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Thin soup with additional chicken stock (if you wish).
  • Ladle soup into heated bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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  1. This is one of my favorite soup recipes. Very tasty, simple and quick--with lots of healthy veggies. I often use turkey Italian sausage to make a little healthier.
     
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