Hearty Minestrone

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEARTY MINESTRONE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
2 tb Olive oil
1 Large onion, chopped
3 Large cloves garlic, chopped
5 c Chicken stock
1 cn 28 oz tomatoes, chopped
1 pk 10 oz frozen spinach, chop
1 1/2 c Sliced carrots
1 1/2 c Frozen cut beans
1 1/2 t Dried basil
1/2 t Dried Marjoram
1 pn Hot Pepper Flakes
1 cn 19 oz Romano beans
3/4 c Small shell pasta

Prick the skins of the sausages; place in a saucepan
and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and let
simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked. Drain; cut into
slices. In a large saucepan or dutch kettle, heat oil
and lightly brown the sausage slices. Add the onions
and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Add the
chicken stock, chopped tomatoes including juice,
frozen spinach, carrots, beans, basil, marjoram and
red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and
let simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until
vegetables are almost tender. Add the romano beans
including liquid, and the pasta and peas. Let simmer 5
~ 7 minutes more or until pasta is al dente - tender
but firm. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to
taste. Thin soup with additional chicken stock (if you
wish). Ladle soup into heated bowls and sprinkle with
grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 6 - 8.
From The Gazette, 91/01/09.



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