Description
High Protein Minestrone Soup With Italian Sausage is a comforting and hearty dish that reimagines the classic minestrone with a protein boost. This savory soup features flavorful Italian sausage, an array of fresh vegetables, and nutritious beans, making it perfect for dinner or meal prep. Each spoonful offers a delightful explosion of robust flavors, warming you up on chilly days. Not only is this soup satisfying, but it’s also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re serving it on a weeknight or enjoying leftovers for lunch, this minestrone will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 Yukon gold potato
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can white beans (navy or cannellini)
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup uncooked ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until no longer pink; remove and set aside.
- Sauté celery, onion, carrots, salt, pepper, and chili flakes for about 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Return sausage to the pot along with zucchini, potato, green beans, beans, tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, and parmesan rind. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and continue simmering for another 7-10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg