Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage

  4.3 – 3 reviews  • Sausage Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pkg. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links
  2. 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  3. 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  4. 2 med. carrots, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  5. 1 med. onion, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  6. 3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
  7. 2 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise then 1/4 inch slices
  8. 1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  9. 48 oz. chicken broth
  10. 14.5 oz. beef broth
  11. 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  12. 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided
  13. 2 tsp. dried oregano
  14. 1 tsp. dried basil
  15. 1 tsp. course ground black pepper
  16. Salt, to taste
  17. 1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans
  18. 4 ripe roma tomatoes
  19. 1/2 cup pasta, small size, short macaroni or mini bowtie, uncooked
  20. *Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 299
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 10 g
Protein 15 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 1098 mg

Reviews

Miguel Weber
This is the BEST soup I have ever had!! It is my go to if I need to take a meal to a friend and they love it every time. A friend made it for me over 10 years ago and since then I have made it on countless occasions. I always use sweet Italian sausage and it seems to make this soup what it is! Homemade bread and a good salad make this a delightful meal.
Olivia Willis
This soup is wonderful! The only real change I made was the omission of the cabbage. I substituted 1 cup of frozen chopped spinach. I also added a couple teaspoons of Amore Herb Paste. This soup is great with a good loaf of bread. Wonderful on a chilly evening.
Austin Luna
I made this on a Sunday afternoon and the kids loved it. Very hearty with a lot of veggies and delicious sausage. Will definitely make again…

 

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