Minestrone with Italian Sausage Recipe

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by jayjay62

My family loved this recipe. I used cannellini beans instead of garbanzos and it was great. I like a little more broth so I added a medium can of tomato sauce and an extra can of beef broth. It came out great! I will make this again soon.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by Jodyleighton

Best minestrone my family has ever had! Thanks for the great recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by chneryl

I found this recipe in a friend's TOH magazine. This is the recipe that made me subscribe to TOH. Everyone loves & asks for me to make it for every gathering. I add 1/4 to 1/2 lb of hot sausage when I want a little kick. I am never disappointed in this soup.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by skymom747

I followed this recipe without any substitutions....it came out great! Everyone said it was the BEST minestrone they have ever had. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by kristinscotth

I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked this soup, mostly because I'm not a fan of garbanzo beans. Both my husband and I thought it tasted like lasagna in soup form with the Italian sausage, the tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. I would recommend this recipe, and make it again, but perhaps the next time, I would substitute kidney beans for the garbanzos.

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by ytrewq

This is a wonderful soup! It makes plenty.

Shared some with our next door neighbors.

They really enjoyed it! This is a keeper recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by danthecook

By far the best minestrone I have ever tasted.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by crabbem

This is a fabulous recipe. I have made it many times and I always get the same response from my family, "why don't you make this more often!" I often times don't have all the ingredients, but use what I have. As long as you have the sausage it turns out each time.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by jdoepel

My family voted this the all-time best soup I've ever made. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. I've made this for so many and it ALWAYS gets fantastic reviews!

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by ytrewq

Mmm Mmm Good! Husband and I love this recipe. Made it last night and will definitely make it again. Keep these delicious recipes coming!! Thanks.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by Birdbrain777

Made this soup for a work luncheon, and it was a big hit. While it was cooking, it smelled so wonderful that my picky-eater son asked for some, then had seconds!! This is a new favorite at our house! I did double the amount of pasta shells, though.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by JaimeJackson

Mom husband is the usual "don't like vegetables" kind of guy, but he loves this soup and always wants me to make it...

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by kindyklein

This is the best minestrone soup I have ever had. I have used ground turkey with Italian seasoning as a substitute for the Italian sausage to lighten it up. This is a soup that I always have in my frig as an after school snack for my daughters. A must for any recipe box

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by angelawati

This is one of the best homemade soups I've ever made! I've made it many times and have even made it without the Italian sausage and substituted vegetable broth, to make it healthier. I usually omit the leek and it turns out great. It is also great with a little crushed red pepper added for a little zip!

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by Superju

My family loved this recipe. My daughter loved help making it. A great cold weather recipe!!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by badkitty

This is the best minestrone ever! My mom never liked minestrone and she loved this!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by Gwenevere

I make this all the time and freeze it so I always have it on hand! Minestroni is my husband's favorite. He has lost 30 pounds eating this on a soup diet.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by Elfman42

Incredible. I used garden roma tomatoes that were frozen; I ran them under hot water to peel them, then coarsely chopped them. I added salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to bring their flavour up. I also used frozen french green beans.

The outcome was amazing and very well received. I will definitely be making this one again!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by kaisha1

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by Southernmama

If this doesn't warm you up nothing ever will. I've used both hot and mild Italian sausage and both are equally welcome on our table. Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by nsherman

I have made this soup many times and it is FANTASTIC!!! Can't recommend it enough. Nothing better on a cold, wintery day.

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by 150113

I accidentally bought a lb of bulk sausage instead of the Italian sausage, so I added some extra seasonings. Also, I skipped the green beans, forgot basil, and added about 1/2 tsp. fennel seed and little carraway seeds. Also, no parsely, and used about 1/3 of a 1 lb box of pasta instead of 1/2 C. The whole family loved this recipe, I suggest preparing the recipe up to adding the pasta, then giving it a night in the fridge, to let the flavors blend. When your ready to eat, bring it up to a boil and add the pasta, and you got a great healthy dinner.