Best Bushs Red White And Bean Minestrone Recipes

Bush's Red, White and Bean Minestrone image

Provided by piranhabriana

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Italian turkey sausage, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 ounces chopped canned tomatoes
5 cups chicken stock
15 1/2 ounces cannellini beans (with liquid)
16 ounces red kidney beans, drained
2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 cup cooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons pre-packaged pesto sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Add sauage, brown well.
Add tomato paste, cook 5 minutes till brown.
Add onions thru oregano. Cook till garlic is aromatic, about 5 minutes.
Pour into a 4 quart slow cooker. Add tomatoes and chicken stock.
Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or till vegetables are tender.
Stir in beans, zucchini, spinach, and pasta. Cook on high setting for 8 minutes or until beans and pasta are warmed thru and spinach has wilted.
Pour the soup into bowls. Top with pesto and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 471.8, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 22

White Bean Minestrone image

Provided by Karamia

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 lb potato, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 oz.)

Steps:

Cook onion, celery, and carrots in oil, over med-high heat in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
Add 2 cups water plus all remaining ingredients, except for cheese.
Cover and let boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 431.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 17.5