Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful minestrone soup featuring savory sausage and a burst of fresh pesto. Packed with colorful vegetables and hearty pasta, this dish is not just a meal; it’s comfort in a bowl. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, each spoonful offers a rich medley of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute before adding the diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach or kale until wilted.
- Just before serving, mix in the pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg