Best Tuscany Peasant Soup Recipes

Crock Pot Tuscany Peasant Soup image

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Time 4h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) mild Italian sausage, about 1 pound
1 stalk celery, diced
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small onion
3 cups beef stock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1 salt and pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, grated or romano cheese, grated, to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown Italian sausages on all sides; slice sausages 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Use non-stick cooking spray or a little vegetable oil if using turkey Italian sausage.
Pour off excess fat.
Add to skillet the celery, zucchini and onion.
Saute 2 minutes longer, stirring.
In crockpot, combine beef broth, tomato sauce, and basil.
Add sausage and vegetable mixture; cover and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve this hearty soup with garlic bread or crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 2358.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8, Protein 26.5

Tuscany Peasant Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 mild Italian sausage, (preferably turkey)
1 stalk inner rib celery, diced
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cups stock beef soup base
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt & pepper to taste
romano or Parmesan cheese, grated for garnish

Steps:

Slice sausages 1/2 inch thick. Using a large saucepan, brown sausages. (If turkey, spray pan first with vegetable spray.) Pour off any fat. Add celery, zucchini and onion. Saute` 2 minutes, stirring. Put stock, tomato sauce, and basil into crock pot and mix. Heat on HIGH (300) for 30 minutes. Add sausage-vegetable mixture to crock pot. Turn to low and cook 2 to 3 hours. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated cheese

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