Hearty Minestrone

Servings
Hearty Minestrone
Ingredients
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1
package
(19 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Italian Hot Sausage Links, removed from casing* (*Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off.)
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1
medium
red bell pepper, chopped
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1
medium
onion, chopped
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1
cup
celery, chopped
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4
cups
beef broth
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2
cups
uncooked small shell pasta
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1
can
(15.5 ounce) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
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1
can
(14.5 ounce) whole tomatoes, chopped
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1
medium
zucchini, chopped
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1
medium
potato, peeled and chopped
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1
cup
red wine
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1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano
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1/2
teaspoon
dried basil
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1/2
teaspoon
pepper
Directions
Remove sausage from casing and cut into chunks.
In large stockpot, sauté sausage over medium heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the red pepper, onion and celery; sauté 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender.