Quick Sausage Minestrone

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:13:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories298.3 kcal (15%)

Total Fat13.1 g (19%)

Carbs30.5 g (12%)

Sugars5.5 g (6%)

Protein14.9 g (30%)

Sodium854.8 mg (43%)

Fiber9.5 g (34%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 x 19 ouncecan white cannellini beans

1 x 14.5 ounceItalian-style stewed tomatoes

can, undrained and cut up

1 x 14.5 ouncereduced-sodium beef broth

can

8 ouncesItalian sausage links

cooked, cut into 1/2 inch slices

2 teaspoonsminced garlic

bottled

¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper

2 cupsescarole leaves

chopped, or Swiss chard

⅓ cupParmesan cheese

2 cupspotatoes

Instructions

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.