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spicy minestrone

Spicy Minestrone

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 pound kosher ground turkey
  • 1/2 pound kosher beef sausage casings removed
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cans 14 1/2 ounces each Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 7 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 package 10-ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can 16-ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni cooked
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
  • Pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender, about 4 minutes. 
  • Add the turkey, beef sausage, parsley, garlic and basil. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, zucchini and mixed vegetables; cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add beans, macaroni, vinegar, salt if desired and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
  • This soup has a nice kick to it and it's super easy to make.