Description
Sausage Minestrone Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with fresh vegetables, nutritious beans, and savory sausage, this comforting soup offers a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it can easily be made in one pot or a slow cooker. Each spoonful is packed with vibrant flavors, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a wholesome yet delicious option. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or shared with friends, this easy minestrone recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces mild Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 & 1/2 cups celery (chopped)
- 1 & 1/2 cups carrots (chopped)
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 15 ounce can Italian style diced tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup zucchini (chopped)
- 1 cup yellow squash (chopped)
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- basil pesto (to garnish)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Chop onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Add them to the pot with tomato paste and oregano; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in beans, zucchini, yellow squash, and ditalini pasta; bring back to boil then reduce heat again.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Turn off heat and stir in baby spinach; let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish each bowl with basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg