The Humpherys Family

Minestrone Soup

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Recipe Added:  1/12/2012
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves minced garlic
4 cup water
2 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1-2 small zucchini, chopped
1 can beef broth
 1 10-oz. can bean with bacon soup
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 can Great Northern Beans, rinsed
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8-1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
In a large soup pot, brown Italian sausage with onions and garlic. Carefully drain, if necessary. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and bread sticks or French bread.

Slow cooker: brown sausage, onion, and garlic in a frying pan, drain, and then transfer to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cook all day on low.
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