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Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini

Jessica Fisher · December 16, 2016 · 5 Comments

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Stir up a bowl of comfort with this easy to prepare Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini. It’s delicious and chock full of fall harvest vegetables.

Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini | Life as Mom

Even though California doesn’t truly have the seasons in the same way the rest of the country does, we’re really good at faking it. I’ve noticed many trees nearby that are a vivid red. I know they can’t be the same kind of tree as they have in New England, but that’s okay with me. I’ll take my fall colors when I can get them — even when it comes after the rest of the country is blanketed in snow.

It’s a rainy day here in San Diego. We’ve needed rain for months/years, and it’s been so refreshing that every couple weeks this fall we’ve received a good day or two of dousing. It’s the perfect day to make this Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini.

Cozy up with a pot of this bubbling soup chock full of fall harvest veggies!

This recipe is one of FishPapa’s very favorites; I’ve been making it since we were newlyweds living in 200-square feet. Yep, one room plus a tiny bathroom. We could see the kitchen, the sleeping area, the dining area all from one spot. Many a Sunday afternoon found me stirring up a big pot of this Minestrone Soup to share with friends after soup.

Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini | Life as Mom

It makes use of lots of vegetables as well as Italian spices, but the best parts are the spicy sausage chunks and the cheesy tortellini. It’s a stick-to-yer-ribs kind of meal. No matter where you live, you’ll want to try this minestrone soup.

If you’re making this in advance, hold off on adding the tortellini. They will absorb liquid until they get soggy and mushy. No bene. The soup makes a big pot, so you may have leftovers. Plan accordingly and do one of two things:

  1. cook the tortellini separately and add them to each bowl individually…. or
  2. remove your anticipated leftover soup prior to adding the pasta to the pot. The soup is great with or without pasta. You can add more noodles when you serve the second half.

But, if you’re serving a crowd, go for the gusto. This soup will be an excellent crowd pleaser at your next big get-together.

There’s also a crockpot option: Saute the vegetables in a frying pan as recipe directs, but then combine all ingredients, except noodles and meat, in the crockpot. Turn pot to low and allow to simmer during the day. Twenty minutes before serving time, adjust seasonings, turn heat to high and add pasta and meat. Leaving the cover off also allows soup to thicken slightly.

Buon appetito!

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Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini

Stir up a bowl of comfort with this easy to prepare Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini. It’s delicious and chock full of fall harvest vegetables.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: minestrone soup, soup recipes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots thickly sliced
  • 3 russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 zucchini sliced and quartered
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) any color, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 8 cup beef broth
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 14-ounce cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 15-ounce can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen green beans no need to thaw
  • 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini can use 1 cup small pasta instead
  • 1 1/2 lb Italian sausage links cooked, drained, and sliced
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 10-15 minutes. Stir in the carrots and sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, zucchini, and pepper, sautéing 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, and herbs. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, over low heat from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 15 minutes before serving, bring to a low boil and stir in the green beans and pasta. Simmer vigorously until the pasta is completely cooked. Stir in the sausage and simmer until sausage is heated thoroughly.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers, covered for 4 days, in the fridge. Or you can freeze leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Be sure to label it!

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1393mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2301IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 5mg

Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini

Stir up a bowl of comfort with this easy to prepare Minestrone Soup with Sausage and Tortellini. It’s delicious and chock full of fall harvest vegetables.

Preparation Time:20 minutes
Cook time:30 minutes
Total time:50 minutes
8 to 12 servings
Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, thickly sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 28-ounce can petite diced tomatoes with juices
  • 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, no need to thaw
  • 1 pound tortellini (can use 1 cup small pasta instead)
  • 1 1/2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage, cooked, drained, and sliced
  • grated Parmesan to serve

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 10-15 minutes. Stir in the carrots and sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, zucchini, and pepper, sautéing 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, and herbs. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, over low heat from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 15 minutes before serving, bring to a low boil and stir in the green beans and pasta. Simmer vigorously until the pasta is completely cooked. Stir in the sausage and simmer until sausage is heated thoroughly.
  5. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

 

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Recipe originally published October 30, 2008.

Filed Under: Pasta, Recipe, Slow Cooker, Soups Tagged With: packable

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  1. JessieLeigh says

    October 30, 2008 at

    This looks perfect for a chilly day! I love minestrone… and pasta fagiole (pretty sure I spelled that wrong : )), but I haven’t found the “perfect” recipe for that one yet…

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  2. Ryann says

    October 30, 2008 at

    Ditto everything JessieLeigh said above. Exactly what I was going to say! Wow, all of our great minds think alike, right!?

    Reply
  3. mommykerrie says

    November 1, 2008 at

    Yeah! Here’s my version of Shepherd’s Pie: http://thekerrieshow.blogspot.com/2008/10/need-more-thyme.html

    Also, I used my CVS extra card in new and obscene ways the other night! got deodorant and soap for Mac Daddy, and got back $4 extra care bucks; bought cold meds for the kids (always need those) and got back $10. i wouldn’t have thought of it without frugal little FishMama on my shoulder!

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  4. SnoWhite says

    September 21, 2009 at

    delicious! Love the addition of Italian sausage to the soup.

    Reply
  5. cindy says

    September 18, 2011 at

    This Soup is amazing. I never got it right before until today.. i just wasn’t brave enough with the herbs and oil. thanks xo

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