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                             HEARTY MINESTRONE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
    2       tb           Olive oil
    1                    Large onion, chopped
    3                    Large cloves garlic, chopped
    5       c            Chicken stock
    1       cn           28 oz tomatoes, chopped
    1       pk           10 oz frozen spinach, chop
    1 1/2   c            Sliced carrots
    1 1/2   c            Frozen cut beans
    1 1/2   t            Dried basil
      1/2   t            Dried Marjoram
    1       pn           Hot Pepper Flakes
    1       cn           19 oz Romano beans
      3/4   c            Small shell pasta
 
   Prick the skins of the sausages; place in a saucepan
   and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and let
   simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked. Drain; cut into
   slices. In a large saucepan or dutch kettle, heat oil
   and lightly brown the sausage slices. Add the onions
   and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Add the
   chicken stock, chopped tomatoes including juice,
   frozen spinach, carrots, beans, basil, marjoram and
   red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and
   let simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until
   vegetables are almost tender. Add the romano beans
   including liquid, and the pasta and peas. Let simmer 5
   ~ 7 minutes more or until pasta is al dente - tender
   but firm. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to
   taste. Thin soup with additional chicken stock (if you
   wish). Ladle soup into heated bowls and sprinkle with
   grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 6 - 8.
   From The Gazette, 91/01/09.
  
 
 
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