Minestrone

Recipe by Katie of @KatieMayToo

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage (ground)

• 3 cups beef broth

• 1 quart tomatoes

• 1 ½ cup sliced carrots

• 2-3 sliced zucchini

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 tsp. dry basil

• 1 small jar Great Northern beans

Instructions:

1. Sautee garlic and onions in olive oil.

2. Add sausage and cook until browned. (I do this in my stock pot.)

3. Add tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, cabbage, beef broth and basil.

4. Simmer 30-45 minutes, until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Add beans and simmer 15 minutes more, or until heated through.

Amounts of veggies and beans can be adjusted to make more or less, or to your taste.

Recipe by Katie of @KatieMayToo