MINESTRONE WITH KALE AND TURKEY SAUSAGE
Minestrone is a robust Italian soup of assorted vegetables and beans - the choices vary from cook to cook and season to season. In this version we use turkey sausage to add flavor and heartiness; we like how it complements the kale and chickpeas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the bread on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned in spots and no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the kale and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, pasta, broth and 4 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the kale is tender and the pasta is al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the croutons and season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 1,088 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams
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George Roach
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Jashin Sheikh
[email protected]This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and satisfying.
prince ripat
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
jeremiah kamande
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
sydel mendes
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so hearty and flavorful.
Chengeto Mvundura
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Telfah Tala
[email protected]I made this soup exactly as written and it was delicious! I would definitely make it again.
Aguero Recent
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this soup! The flavors were perfect.
Girish Goomanee
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The soup was very flavorful and the kale and turkey sausage were a great combination.
Mirembe jemima
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add extra kale and sausage.
Blake Fults
[email protected]This soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used chicken sausage instead of turkey sausage, and it was still great.
infinty offical
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
thatkidtreydian
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The turkey sausage added a nice savory flavor, and the kale was a great addition. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.