- Calories 300
- Fat 13g
- Satfat 5g
- Protein 15g
- Carbohydrate 31g
- Fiber 4g
- Cholesterol 27mg
- Sodium 1056mg
Hearty Minestrone with Shells
Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller
How to Make It
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon until no traces of pink remain, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer meat to paper towels; drain fat from pot. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add green beans and chard and simmer until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans, pasta and reserved sausage and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.
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cyndibooh's Review
Authentic? Meh. Easy? Absolutely. Fast? Incredibly. Tasty and a current staple in the family menu. We use fresh spinach instead of the chard and usually add another can of beans. We have fresh baked bread with this.
PeggyR001's Review
I made this soup last night and my family loves it. I will definitely make this again.
littlehandbag's Review
The best soup ever! Remember to put lots of Swiss Chard in it. I would make it on a cold, rainy day with your hubby or dinner with a bunch of your girlfriends. I served the dish with slices of toasted French bread.
amkara75's Review
This is excellent. I have made it twice in the past 2 wks. Tweaked it with 1/2 hot and 1/2 sweet sausage, added mushrooms, subst. escarole and no green beans. It's delicious!
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