The Italian minestra refers to a variety of moderately thick soups. Minestrone is a hearty vegetable-filled minestra that often contains beans and sometimes pasta. We've omitted the pasta here but added some Italian sausage. With minestrone, it seems, there is no end to the delectable variations.
Active Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon.
Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 2 cups of the beans and 2 cups of the water in a blender and puree until smooth.
Add the tomatoes, the bean puree, the remaining 8 cups water, the salt, and the pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Stir in the sausage, the remaining 2 cups beans, and the spinach. Simmer until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with grated Parmesan, and pass more Parmesan at the table.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (872g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 446 | ||
Calories from Fat: 332 (74%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 36.9g | 49 % | |
Saturated Fat 13g | 65 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 16.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 4.9g | ||
Cholesterol 86.2mg | 27 % | |
Sodium 938.6mg | 32 % | |
Potassium 944.8mg | 25 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 15 % | |
Sugars, other 6.5g | ||
Protein 19.4g | 28 % | |
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Calories per serving: 446
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