Quick Sausage Minestrone

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients: • 119-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained • 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (2 medium) • 1 14.5-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and cut up • 1 14.5-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth • 8 ounces cooked Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper • 2 cups chopped escarole or Swiss chard leaves • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese

Step 2

In a Dutch oven combine beans, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, sausage, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Step 3

Before serving, stir in escarole. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.