Hearty Minestrone Soup
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Hearty Minestrone Soup
A zesty soup, hearty enough to be a meal. Simply add warm sourdough bread and a green salad for a delicious nutritious dinner.
Hearty Minestrone
2 Hot Italian sausage links
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup Red Pepper, chopped
28 oz canned tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
1 Bay leaf
4 cups Chicken stock
3/4 cup macaroni, uncooked
14 oz Red Kidney Beans, undrained
1. Remove sausage from casing and lightly brown in a frypan. Drain meat on paper towelling.
2. In a 4L saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until softened.
3. Add celery, carrot, and red pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and seasonings.
5. Stir in chicken stock, pasta and sausage meat. Bring to a boil and simmer until pasta is cooked, 10-15 minutes.
6. Add Red Kidney Beans. Simmer 30 minutes on very low heat until flavors are blended.
7. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
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