sweet italian sausage and vegetable soup
(2 ratings)
This is a hearty Italian vegetable soup, I omit the zucchini, as we aren't fond of it in soups, but it's a great addition if you like it.
(2 ratings)
Ingredients For sweet italian sausage and vegetable soup
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1/2 cup olive oil
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3 t. butter
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5 links sweet italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
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1 cup thinly sliced onions
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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2 cups peeled diced potatoes
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2 cups diced zucchini
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1 cup diced green beans
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3 cups shredded savory curly cabbage
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6 to 8 cups meat or chicken broth, fresh or canned
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1 cup canned diced italian tomatoes with juice
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2 to 3 cups water
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1 1/2 cups canned cannellini beans, drained
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salt and pepper
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1 cup white rice
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pesto or grated parmesan cheese
How To Make sweet italian sausage and vegetable soup
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1Heat olive oil and butter in large soup pot or stockpot. Add sausage meat and sauté over high heat just to brown. Add fresh vegetables in order listed, cooking over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes after each addition. After adding cabbage, cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, and water. Bring to simmer and add beans. Simmer, uncovered for 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add rice, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Check seasoning and serve with pesto or grated Parmesan. Makes 6 servings. Use hot Italian sausage for spicier flavor. Cooking the Costco Way
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