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Minestrone Soup

5 from 21 votes
This Italian sausage and vegetable soup is quick and easy to assemble, then it just needs to simmer to perfection. Freezer and Crock Pot instructions are available in the notes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings8 servings
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, medium diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots, large diced
  • 1-2 zucchini, small quartered and chopped
  • 1 14.5-ounce can beef broth
  • 1 10-ounce can bean with bacon soup
  • 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can Great Northern Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Remove sausage from casings and crumble the meat. In a large soup pot, brown Italian sausage with onions and garlic. Carefully drain, if necessary.
  • Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Slow Cooker Instructions: Brown the sausage, onion, and garlic in a frying pan, drain, and then transfer to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cook all day on low.
  • Freezer Instructions: Cook sausage, onions, and garlic and drain if necessary. Place in a large Ziploc bag or large freezer-safe container. Add remaining ingredients. When ready to cook, Place contents of the bag in a large slow cooker and cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 6-8.
  • Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results. 
  • This soup freezes well. Freeze individual portions for a quick meal on busy days!

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 734mg, Potassium: 315mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 2656IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses, Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: minestrone soup
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Kate Jones
Cost: $8
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