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hearty italian zuppa!

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Recipe by
t d
@TM1234
Seaside, AZ

With a cold rain this weekend AND company coming I felt this "soup" would be fitting. And I was correct...it was devoured! It was so hearty and satisfying! This recipe makes enough that 8 adults had seconds! I had my bruschetta bites and this soup. A perfect start to the Easter weekend!

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yield 8 -10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For hearty italian zuppa!

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 1 lb
    sweet italian sausage, scrambled
  • 1 lb
    roasted chicken breast, pulled meat, homemade or bought
  • 2 lg
    cans diced tomatoes, with basil, oregano
  • 5 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 c
    water
  • 3 can
    14oz cannellini beans
  • 2 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp
    italian spices
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    basil dried
  • 1 bunch
    fresh spinach, roughly chopped, stems removed
  • 4-5
    fresh basil leaves
  • grated parmesan cheese for garnish and thickening if desired

How To Make hearty italian zuppa!

  • 1
    In a large stock pot add olive oil and saute onion until translucent. Add a pinch of salt.
  • 2
    Scramble sweet sausage in until cooked.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes, chicken stock, water, spices, beans, sugar, fresh spinach, and fresh basil.
  • 4
    Transfer to crock pot and cook on high for 1 hour then low for another hour. Or if you prefer to keep it in the stock pot cook it for 2 hours on low simmer.
  • 5
    Garnish with parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil.
    Salt and pepper to taste.
    Serve with lightly buttered/garlic toasted baguette .
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