Upstate Minestrone Soup

Name: Upstate Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian Kielbasa or sausage of choice, sliced sideways into ½” pieces; Olive or avocado oil; 1 cup diced onion; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 1 bell pepper (diced); 2 small zucchini sliced; 1 can 16oz can 16oz tomatoes (pureed by hand (squeezed to mush) or chopped); 4 cups chicken or veggie broth or Better than Bouillon diluted concentrate; 2 cups finely shredded cabbage; 2 cans cans white beans, navy or great northern, drained and rinsed; Salt and pepper to taste; dash of red chili flakes, thyme and marjoram,; dash of sugar or honey; Shredded parmesan

One of my favorite winter soups. Hearty, warming and tasty!

Ingredients

1 lb Italian Kielbasa or sausage of choice, sliced sideways into ½” pieces
Olive or avocado oil
1 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1 bell pepper diced
2 small zucchini sliced
1 can 16oz can 16oz tomatoes pureed by hand (squeezed to mush) or chopped
4 cups chicken or veggie broth or Better than Bouillon diluted concentrate
2 cups finely shredded cabbage
2 cans cans white beans, navy or great northern, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
dash of red chili flakes, thyme and marjoram,
dash of sugar or honey
Shredded parmesan

Instructions

Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a deep stock pot. Add sausage and brown lightly, remove. Add garlic, onions, carrots and zucchini to pot drippings, sauté for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth or bouillon, cabbage and seasonings, cover and simmer until carrots are tender.

Add drained, rinsed beans, dash of sugar or honey and cooked sausage, heat through and serve. Add more water or broth if necessary. You can top with fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan. You can also use small meatballs in place of sausage.