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Main Dish Minestrone

Hearty soup for a chilly night
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 cup green beans cut into 1 inch sections
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 zucchinni diced
  • 1 yellow squash diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Brown sausage in olive oil in large Dutch Oven or other soup pot. Set aside to drain, reserving oil in pot.
  • Saute onion until soft. Add herbs and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add green beans, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add broth, beans, tomatoes, and sausage. Simmer, partially covered, until green beans are just beginning to soften, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, yellow squash, and spinach. Simmer until vegetable are soft but not overcooked.