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WINTER MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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WINTER MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. bulk sausage, sweet or hot
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 leek, white part chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 c green bean, cut into ½- inch pieces
  • 2 c shredded cabbage
  • 2 c kale, chopped
  • 2 c garbanzo beans
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 c diced tomatoes
  • 6 c chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/3 c shredded parmesan
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium high heat.
  • Add the sausage, cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the additional 2 tablespoons of oil, celery, garlic, carrots, onion and leeks; cook until vegetables become tender.
  • Then add the butternut squash, zucchini, green beans, cabbage, garbanzo beans, diced tomato; cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Add the kale, stock, oregano, basil and sausage, let simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Top with parmesan cheese when ready to serve.

Course:

Dinner Lunch

Cooking Technique:

Saute

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