SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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Let this comforting soup simmer all day and come home to a hearty meal at night. Sausage is a great item to buy in bulk when it's on sale-just freeze to have on-hand for last-minute dinners.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (20 ounces) 15-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
12 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and large pieces cut up
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • If bean soup mix comes with seasoning mix, discard it. Heat beans and 8 cups water to boiling in 4-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
  • Drain beans and discard water. Mix beans, sausage mixture, carrots, broth and 2 cups water in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Amir Shah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a very hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Sana Sharifi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the sausage, which gave the soup a nice smoky flavor.


Jeff Kays
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the sausage added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Sethabile Qwabe
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe was really good. The sausage and beans added a lot of flavor and made it really hearty.


Samira Haque Ria
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is hearty and flavorful, and the sausage adds a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kinkhan Kinkhan
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Kaycee Henson
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Md Vuttu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jessie Matthews
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of sausage and beans made it really flavorful and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Martin Henry Jusu
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the sausage added a nice smoky flavor. I also loved that it was so easy to make - just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.