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Mock Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 20
Don't let the number of ingredients in this recipe fool you. The bulk of the items are combined all at once and simmered, making this no-fuss favorite.
Ingredients:
2 pounds bulk italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups water
1 jar (30 ounces) chunky spaghetti sauce
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or 15 ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cooked pasta
grated parmesan cheese, optional
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in all remaining ingredients except the pasta and cheese. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add pasta and heat through. Garnish with cheese if desired. Yield: 20-22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com