Minestrone sausage soup

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Step 1

Remove castings from sausage and saute in a separate pan until browned. Break up the meat as it cooks.

Step 2

Rinsed quinoa. Add 1 1/3 cup chicken stock and quinoa to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a large dutch oven, saute carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until translucent.

Step 4

Add the rest of the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and spices, and cooked sausage. Bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer for 30 mins.

Step 5

Add spinach and beans, bring to a boil, then let it simmer until green beans are cooked -aprox 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the quinoa and adjust the seasoning. Serve with parmasan cheese.