Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage

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Everyone enjoys a delicious minestrone soup. It’s famous for its robust flavors and hearty texture. This recipe from Johnsonville Kitchens gives you an authentic Italian taste that will have you begging for another bowl. The secret comes from Johnsonville’s Mild Italian Sausages—once you add them to your minestrone, you’ll realize just how Johnsonville takes your favorite dishes to another level.

  • Servings: 6 to 8

Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage

What you need

  • 1 package
    (19 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Mild Italian Sausage links
  • 2 tablespoons
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves
    garlic, finely minced
  • 2 medium
    carrots, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  • 1 medium
    onion, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  • 3 cups
    cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 medium
    zucchini, halved lengthwise then1/4 inch slices
  • 1 large
    Idaho potato, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch
  • 48 ounces
    chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounces
    beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup
    fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided
  • 2 teaspoons
    dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon
    dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon
    course ground black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 can
    (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans
  • 4 ripe
    Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup
    pasta, small size, short macaroni or mini bowtie, uncooked
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Preparation

  • 1
    Cook the sausage links in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. After 4 to 5 minutes, turn the sausages, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for another 8 to10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 2
    Transfer the sausages to a cutting board and allow to cool before coin slicing.
  • 3
    Over medium heat, add olive oil to the same large soup pot. Cook the garlic, carrots and onion until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Add the cabbage, zucchini, potato, both stocks and tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
  • 5
    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.
  • 6
    Add the sausage, beans, tomatoes, and pasta, simmer until the pasta is done (about 8 minutes).
  • 7
    Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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