Red, White & Bean Minestrone

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ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Italian turkey sausage, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup booked bowtie pasta
  • 2 tbsp pesto (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese

directions

  • 1

    1. Heat oil over medium heat in saute pan

  • 2

    2. Add sausage, brown well

  • 3

    3. Add tomato paste, cook 5 minutes until brown

  • 4

    4. Add onions, celery, garlic, carrots & oregano; cook~ 5 minutes

  • 5

    5. Pour into slow cooker or large pot

  • 6

    6. Cook on low sietting for 6-7 hours or until vegetables are tender

  • 7

    7. Stir in beans, zucchini, spinach & cooked pasta. Cook on high setting for 8 minutes

  • 8

    8. Pour the soup into bowls

  • 9

    8. Top with pesto & fresh parmesan

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