Italian Minestrone Soup - Zuppa del Giorno Recipe!
Enjoy this hearty soup with a piece of crusty bread or side salad!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet for cooking Italian sausage
- 1 big pot
- 1 spoon
- 1-2 airtight containers
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- ¼ cup diced onion.
- ½ cup frozen spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes.
- 3 (2 ounce each) Italian sausages
- ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage according to its' package directions. When cooled, dice into small pieces.
- In a large stock pot, sauté over medium heat the olive oil, minced garlic and onion until soft.
- Next, add the remaining ingredients except for the Italian sausage and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Turn down to medium heat and cook for ten minutes. Don't let it boil anymore. Stir occasionally.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook on low for another ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir.
Notes
Enjoy this delicious soup! If there are any leftovers, store in an airtight container(s) in the refrigerator up to a few days.