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High Protein Minestrone Soup With Italian Sausage

High Protein Minestrone Soup With Italian Sausage Delight

This High Protein Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage is a hearty, nutritious one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Ground Mild Italian Sausage substitute with ground turkey or omit for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter can replace with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large Onion, diced yellow or sweet onions work best
  • 2 carrots Diced Carrots substitute with parsnips if desired
  • 2 sticks Celery Sticks, diced fennel can replace it
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced adjust quantity as desired
  • 1 cup Red Wine use broth for alcohol-free
  • 28 ounces Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes fresh tomatoes in season are an option
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste may omit, reducing depth
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme dried can be used at half amount
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary dried can be used at half amount
For the Seasoning and Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can substitute with equal dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil can substitute with equal dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika sweet or smoked
  • 6 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium
For the Fillers
  • 1 cup Small Pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 1 medium Cubed Zucchini yellow squash works well
  • 15 ounces Canned Beans (Cannellini) swap with any white beans or chickpeas
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley other fresh herbs can be used
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese omit or use nutritional yeast for a vegan option
  • 1 loaf Toasted Baguette or Garlic Bread any crusty bread works

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large soup pot over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add a couple tablespoons of cooking oil and wait until it shimmers.
  2. Add the ground mild Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for about 8 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove the sausage and set aside. In the same pot, add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 7-9 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. This enhances the flavor of the soup.
  5. Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom. Boil for about 2 minutes until most liquid evaporates.
  6. Return sausage to the pot; add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, and paprika. Stir well.
  7. Pour in broth and raise heat to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in pasta and zucchini; cover and cook for another 20 minutes.
  10. In the last 5 minutes, gently fold in cannellini beans.
  11. Stir in parsley to garnish and ladle the soup into bowls, serving with Parmesan and garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added nutrition, consider stirring in spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.

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