Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage

5 from 1 vote

A hearty soup filled with rich veggies, cannellini beans, and Italian sausage. This is a fast supper that is perfect any time of the year, but especially good after a day filled with sledding!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Cannellini Beans, Hearty, Italian Sausage, Tomato based

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

1 Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic mince
8 oz. sweet Italian sausage
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cups green beans 1-inch pieces
2 cans (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup dry pasta any shape but small is better
2 cups chopped spinach and arugula
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano or ½ tsp. dried
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large sauce pot or Dutch oven.
Add the onions and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add sausage and break it into small pieces as it cooks. Brown it on all sides.
Mix in the carrots, green beans, and cannellini beans and stir well. Then add the broth, tomato sauce, and a little salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until just starting to boil, about 10 minutes.
Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. During the last minute of cooking stir in the spinach and arugula and sprinkle with the basil and oregano.
Serve with hot rolls and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you desire.

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