Minestrone Soup

Post date: Nov 13, 2017 4:08:34 AM

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 sweet potatoes, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

2 celery sticks, diced

28 oz. chicken broth

28 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice

1 cup fresh spinach

2 bay leaves

2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried parsley

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 lb. ground Italian flavored sausage

Stove Top Instructions:

Place olive oil in the stock pot. Brown the sausage, garlic and onion and then drain. Return to the stock pot and add the remaining ingredients. Cook on low until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Crock Pot Instructions:

If you want to do this in a crock pot, place the olive oil in the crock pot. Add sweet potatoes, carrots and celery.

Pour in the chicken broth. Add diced tomatoes, spinach, herbs and spices; stir.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

2 hours before soup is done, brown the meat with onions and garlic and add to the crock pot. Continue cooking for the remaining 2 hours.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Recipe from Lewan Hufhines - Robinson Ave. Church of Christ / Springdale, AR