MINESTRONE SOUP

4 Servings

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Nutrition

520 Calories

30g Protein

34g Fat

24g Carbs

Ingredients

1 lb sweet Italian sausage

1 vidalia onion diced

1 large carrot diced

3 celery stalks diced

4 gloves garlic sliced

1 zucchini diced

1 container spinach chopped

3 tbsp olive oil

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes (Bianco DiNapoli Fire Roasted Chopped Tomatoes)

1 15.5 oz can Italian cannellini beans & liquid in the can

3 sprigs thyme chopped

5 sprigs oregano chopped

1 bay leaf

5 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp better than bouillon chicken paste

1/3 cup grated parmesan

Preparation

1. Rinse and cut vegetables accordingly.  Set to the side

2. Set a soup pot or cast iron skillet* to medium high heat.  Add sausage and cook until brown (about 6 - 8 minutes) stirring / breaking up occasionally.  Once cooked, set to the side

3. Add carrot, celery and onion to the pot.  Cook and cover until vegetables are translucent, stirring frequently (about 8 minutes).  After about 5 minutes, add salt, pepper, garlic, zucchini and olive oil.  Sauté for the remaining 3 minutes.

4. Once vegetables are translucent, add chopped tomatoes, beans, oregano, thyme & bay leaf.  Mix well.  Return sausage and add chicken broth and parmesan cheese. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. After simmered, add chopped spinach and mix well.

*if using a cast iron skillet make sure it is large enough for the soup!