1Tablespoon Beef bouillon pasteSee notes for another option*
1TablespoonChicken bouillon paste See notes for another option*
1TablespoonItalian seasoning spiceSee notes for subs*
1TablespoonKosher salt(extra to taste!)
1teaspoonminced garlic
1teaspoononion powder
116 ozJimmy Dean ground sausage (regular flavor)Browned and drained
15.5 ozcanWhite beansdrained
15.5 ozcan Kidney beansdrained
14.5ozcanPetite diced or crushed tomatoes
1cupcornfrozen is great
1cupchopped carrots
2smallyellow squash chopped up
2smallzucchini chopped up
1choppedhandful of kale leaves
fresh Parmesan cheese for garnish
Optional add-in's or subs for this soup:
1cupgarden snap peas
1 cup fresh green beans
1cupsmall pasta shells
1cupdiced potatoes
1-2handfulsspinach
Instructions
Brown and break sausage up into small bites. 2.Add chicken and beef paste to water and whisk to combine (you may use canned broth too, see notes). Add broth to meat and bring to a simmer. Add canned tomatoes (with juice), garlic, spices and herbs. 3.Add drained beans and veggies. Simmer for 20 minutes. 4.Add a big handful or two of kale or spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes or so or just until wilted. 5.Serve with a heavy helping of freshly grated Parmesan for garnish. *You can add as little or as many different veggies as you'd like to this minestrone! It tastes delicious with all that are listed above.Store in the refrigerator, covered, and enjoy leftovers the next day!
Notes
*I love using chicken and beef bouillon paste. If you don't use these and do not have them on hand, that's okay! Simply use 2, 14.5oz cans of chicken broth and 1 14.5oz can of beef broth to substitute in. *If you do not have Italian seasoning on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of died oregano, and 1 teaspoon dried basil.