Recipe Name Minestrone Soup with Sausage Submitted by akaquarius Recipe Description Tweaked from a recipe found on The Food Charlatan Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 75

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz) turkey sausage 1/2 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1/2 medium (2-1/2\" dia) Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic minced 1/2 tablespoon oregano 1 cup tomatoes canned, diced 2 cups cannellini beans 1 medium zucchini 2 tablespoons basil pesto 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large soup pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium to medium-high heat. Drain the fat. 2 Add the tomato paste, onions, garlic, and dried oregano. Saute for about 5 minutes. 3 Add the can of Italian tomatoes and chicken broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 30-45 minutes. 4 Add beans, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer another 10 minutes-- you can add another cup or two of chicken broth, if you feel like it''s not "soupy" enough. 5 Season with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with a teaspoon of pesto and a few grates of Parmesan cheese.