Best 8 Italian Sausage Minestrone Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Italian culinary journey with our versatile Italian sausage minestrone. This classic Italian soup is a symphony of fresh vegetables, succulent sausage, and aromatic herbs, simmered in a rich and savory broth. The hearty sausage adds a delightful depth of flavor, while the assortment of vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes, provides a vibrant texture and a burst of vitamins. Enhanced with fragrant herbs like basil and oregano, this minestrone is a nourishing and comforting meal, perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick and easy lunch.

**Inside the article**, you'll discover a collection of enticing recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the classic Italian sausage minestrone to a vegetarian minestrone bursting with garden-fresh flavors, and a speedy Instant Pot minestrone for those short on time, this article has it all. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a delicious and wholesome minestrone that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

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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.

MINESTRONE SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pkg. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 med. carrots, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
1 med. onion, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
2 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise then 1/4 inch slices
1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
48 oz. chicken broth
14.5 oz. beef broth
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. course ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans
4 ripe roma tomatoes
1/2 cup pasta, small size, short macaroni or mini bowtie, uncooked
*Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage links in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. After 4-5 minutes turn the sausages, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and allow to cool before coin slicing.
  • Over medium heat, add olive oil to the same large soup pot. Cook the garlic, carrots and onion until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage, zucchini, potato, both stocks and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of the parsley, oregano, basil, pepper and salt to taste. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sausage, beans, tomatoes, and pasta, simmer until the pasta is done (about 8 minutes). Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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I got this recipe from Taste of Home and recently made it. It is a tasty satisfying soup. I did use frozen green beans instead of the fresh. This recipe does make a lot, but it does freeze well and tastes great reheated.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 quarts, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 cups beef broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the carrots, celery, leek and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and green beans; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Return to a boil, stir in garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley.
  • Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE



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This no-fuss minestrone is perfect family fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto beans for one of the cans of cannellini beans. I serve it with warm with crusty French bread for dipping into the broth.-Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 13 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
Shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, adding pasta during the last 6-8 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender., Freeze option: Before adding pasta, cool soup. Freeze soup and cheese separately in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE FOR TWO



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This no-fuss minestrone is perfect dinner fare on chilly days. Feeling daring? Substitute a can of butter beans or pinto beans for one of the cans of cannellini beans. I serve it with warm with crusty French bread for dipping into the broth. -Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup undrained fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
Shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in ditalini; return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MINESTRONE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pasta     Pork     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients
1 lb Hot Italian Sausage in casings
1 can diced Italian tomatoes
1 Diced red bell pepper
1 small onion/yellow preferably sliced
1 Serrano Chile diced very small
2 garlic cloves chopped fine
2 large carrots sliced
2 good sized zucchini sliced
½ cup spinach
½ cup chopped cabbage
½ cup Asini de Pepe/pasta or other small pasta shape
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 can tomato sauce
Olive Oil
¼ Tsp basil and oregano
Salt and pepper
A pinch of hot red pepper flakes
6 cups of water

Steps:

  • Remove the Italian sausage from its casings rolling them into small to medium sized meatballs. Add the meatballs to a hot stockpot let them brown on all sides then transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain. Keeping the pot hot with the drippings of sausage add 1 tbsp olive oil and drop in the onions, garlic, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and sauté until fragrant and clear. Add the Serrano Chile and the meatballs sauté for another minute or two then add the diced tomatoes, along with the tomatoes add the cans of kidney and garbanzo beans. Let this come to a simmer, add the basil and oregano. Add the water slowly and finishing with a can of tomato sauce. Let the soup come to a simmer then add salt, pepper, and carrots. Simmer the soup on medium low for 30 minutes until flavors marry. Once the soup is simmered add the zucchini, cabbage, spinach, and the pasta. The soup is done when all vegetables are cooked through and pasta is al dente. Add salt and pepper for taste. Serve with parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 8-10 Bowls

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. Yield: 11 servings (about 3 quarts).

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Need a hearty warmer-upper? Make a one-pot soup packed with meat, beans and pasta to satisfy hungry appetites.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
5 1/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz)
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 cup frozen cut green beans

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, carrots, basil and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir broth, tomatoes and great northern beans into sausage mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in macaroni, zucchini and frozen green beans. Heat to boiling. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are hot and macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your minestrone will be. Look for ripe vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the vegetables, do so in batches so that they have room to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pot, the vegetables will steam instead of sautéing and will not develop as much flavor.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding the broth: This step helps to caramelize the vegetables and bring out their natural sweetness. It also helps to prevent the vegetables from becoming waterlogged.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your minestrone will be. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and peas.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of your minestrone. Some good choices include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Let the minestrone simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the minestrone, the better it will taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a green salad: Minestrone is a hearty and delicious soup that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Conclusion:

Minestrone is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is a hearty and healthy meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious minestrone that your family and friends will love.

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