Main Dish Minestrone

17 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 12 cup chopped celery
  • 12 cup chopped carrot
  • 12 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 12 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup kidney bean, cooked
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan or stock pot, heat the oil.
  2. 2
    Add the sausage and cook until browned.
  3. 3
    Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  4. 4
    Add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot, and green peper and saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the tomatoes with their liquid, chicken stock, cabbage, and herbs.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the macaroni and beans and cook until the macaroni is tender, about 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan Cheese if desired.
  10. 10
    Note: You can use either sweet or hot Italian Sausage in this.
  11. 11
    Serve with a good, crusty bread.

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