Upstate Minestrone Soup

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Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, rustic Italian-American soup packed with sausage, vegetables, and beans.
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Upstate Minestrone Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 469.4

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This Upstate Minestrone is a robust and comforting bowl of goodness that captures the essence of home-style cooking. Unlike lighter Italian versions, this soup leans into heartier ingredients like Italian sweet sausage and shredded cabbage for a deeply savory profile. The combination of carrots, zucchini, and great northern beans provides a satisfying texture, while the simmering process allows the flavors of garlic, basil, and tomatoes to meld beautifully. It is an ideal meal for chilly evenings, offering warmth and sustenance without being overly complicated.

Directions

  1. Slice the Italian sweet sausage crosswise into half-inch thick pieces.
  2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or deep saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the sausage slices in the oil until cooked through and golden, then remove from pan if desired, or leave in for flavor.
  4. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and crumbled basil to the pan.
  5. Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften and become fragrant.
  6. Add the sliced zucchini, chopped tomatoes with their liquid, beef bouillon (dissolved in hot water if using cubes), shredded cabbage, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  8. Simmer the soup covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in the great northern beans with their liquid.
  10. Continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 469.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.3g47%
Saturated Fat 9.7g49%
Cholesterol 59.0mg20%
Sodium 968.0mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 23.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 26.1g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: minestrone, soup, sausage, cabbage, beans, comfort food, italian-american, hearty, winter meal, meal prep, healthy dinner, bean soup, rustic, homemade, budget-friendly, family dinner, stovetop, garlic
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