Minestrone Soup with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1/2 small Onion chopped
- 3 cloves of Garlic minced
- 2 Ribs of Celery
- 1 Carrot diced
- 1 med Sweet Potato cubed
- 1 med Golden Potato cubed
- 1 cup of frozen Broccoli
- 1/2 cup Frozen Roasted Corn
- 1 can of kidney Beans
- 1 can of Green Beans
- 1 large can of Tomatoes
- 1 package or 4 links of @beyondmeat Vegan Sausage chopped
- 2/3 cups Cavatelli Pasta (You can use any short pasta)
- 1 tsp of Dried Dill
- 1 tsp of Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp of Dried Oregano
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 6 cups of Water
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation
Sauté the onion and celery until the onions start to become translucent.
Add in the herbs, carrot, potatoes, and garlic and continue to sauté for about 5-8 minutes.
Add in the green beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and half the water. Cover and bring to a medium boil for 15-20 minutes.
In a separate pan, sauté the cut-up sausage and set aside.
To the soup, add in the remaining water and bring it back to a boil before adding in the pasta. Let the soup cook for about 8-10 minutes before adding in the cooked sausage.
Lastly, turn down the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for holidays with minimal effort and is very satisfying.
Enjoy it indoors, especially during snowy weather.
