Hearty minestrone Recipe

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Hearty minestrone

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Categories:	Italian, Soups & Stews, Western European	Rating:	0
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Ingredients:

1	lbs	Hot Or Mild Italian Sausage
2	tbsp	Olive Oil
1	large	Onion, Chopped
3	large	Cloves Garlic, Chopped
5	cup	Chicken Stock
28	oz	Tomatoes, Chopped
10	oz	Frozen Spinach, Chopped
1 1/2	cup	Sliced Carrots
1 1/2	cup	Frozen Cut Beans
1 1/2	tsp	Dried Basil
1/2	tsp	Dried Marjoram
1	pinch	Hot Pepper Flakes
19	oz	Romano Beans
3/4	cup	Small Shell Pasta

Procedures:

1	Prick the skins of the sausages; place in a saucepan and cover with water.
2	Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
3	Drain; cut into slices.
4	In a large saucepan or dutch kettle, heat oil and lightly brown the sausage slices.
5	Add the onions and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes until softened.
6	Add the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes including juice, frozen spinach, carrots, beans, basil, marjoram and red pepper flakes.
7	Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
8	Add the romano beans including liquid, and the pasta and peas.
9	Let simmer 5 ~ 7 minutes more or until pasta is al dente - tender but firm.
10	Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
11	Thin soup with additional chicken stock (if you wish).
12	Ladle soup into heated bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
13	Serves 6 - 8