Hearty Minestrone

Submitted by Johnsonville Sausage

"With a soup this rich and hearty, you won’t need a sandwich!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package johnsonville hot Italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium red sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink and lightly brown.
2. Add red bell pepper, onion and celery; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Serve.