MACHO MINESTRONE

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It has everything: sausage, beans, pasta, potatoes, and lots of vegetables.

Provided by ShelbyLyn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup olive oil, divided
1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup ditalini pasta
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir Italian sausage in hot oil until about half browned, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and onion; continue to cook and stir until the sausage is completely browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard some of the fat if you find it too greasy.
  • Stir potatoes into the sausage mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the potatoes begin to soften, about 7 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth and water into the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged spoon. Add tomatoes and again bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are completely soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir zucchini and kale into the liquid; simmer until zucchini is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cannellini beans and ditalini pasta into the liquid; cook until pasta is tender, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and splash of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 906.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

supra gul
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This is a great recipe for a cold night.


Rãîñbøŵ glìtçhŷ kàt
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This soup is so easy to make.


Angilee Dyer
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Impact Marukh
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables.


Shajidul Islam
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner.


Kamrun Naher
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


Adam Armstrong
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This is my go-to minestrone recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Oscar Styron
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I often add some extra vegetables, like carrots or celery.


cadyns seaton
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold night. It was warm and comforting, and the flavors were perfect.


Donna Robinson
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables.


WARREN. GALLIGOS.
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Gourav Mahaldar
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I've never been a big fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Aazad Ahamed
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This minestrone was amazing! The flavors were so rich and hearty. I loved the addition of the sausage and kale. It really made the dish more flavorful and satisfying.