HEARTY SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we have leftovers for lunches. But when there are more people at the table, every bit is eaten. -Tami Stoudt, Evans, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled minestrone in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Royal Krish
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This is the best minestrone recipe I've ever tried. It's a keeper!


frawla tiktok
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


hassan usman
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sathi Akter
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, so I used ground turkey instead. It turned out just as delicious.


Amit popy
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This minestrone is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


ImLivingJoyfully
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This soup is even better the next day. The flavors have a chance to meld together and it's even more delicious.


HamseBiihi Official
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I added some kale to this soup and it turned out great. It's a great way to get some extra veggies in your diet.


Rozell Tottress
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The sausage in this soup adds a nice smoky flavor.


ThisIsntMe IsItYou
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This minestrone is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


sufian aziz
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I love that this soup can be made in one pot. It's a great weeknight meal.


Suraj Reed
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Ayman Ahmed
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This hearty minestrone is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Genevieve Louis
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I've tried many minestrone recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The sausage adds a delicious richness and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Baba Shaikh
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it, even my picky kids.


Batbileg Batuka
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This hearty minestrone is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. I loved the combination of sausage, vegetables, and beans in a flavorful broth.