Description
Minestrone with sausage and pesto is a comforting dish that combines hearty vegetables and savory sausage in a flavorful broth, finished with vibrant pesto. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup promises warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this delightful medley!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh pesto
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini) (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Incorporate chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced zucchini and crushed tomatoes; simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, and season with salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice.
- If using pasta, add it now and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Stir in spinach or kale along with the pesto just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg