Hearty Italian Zuppa!
By
t d
@TM1234
1
With a cold rain this weekend AND company coming I felt this "soup" would be fitting. And I was correct...it was devoured! It was so hearty and satisfying! This recipe makes enough that 8 adults had seconds! I had my bruschetta bites and this soup. A perfect start to the Easter weekend!
Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆ 0 votes
Serves:
8-10
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
55 Min
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp
- olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 large
- onion, diced
- 1 lb
- sweet italian sausage, scrambled
- 1 lb
- roasted chicken breast, pulled meat, homemade or bought
- 2 large
- cans diced tomatoes, with basil, oregano
- 5 c
- chicken stock
- 2 c
- water
- 3 can(s)
- 14oz cannellini beans
- 2 tsp
- salt and pepper
- 2 tsp
- italian spices
- 1 Tbsp
- sugar
- 1 tsp
- basil dried
- 1 bunch
- fresh spinach, roughly chopped, stems removed
- 4-5
- fresh basil leaves
- grated parmesan cheese for garnish and thickening if desired
How to Make Hearty Italian Zuppa!
- 1In a large stock pot add olive oil and saute onion until translucent. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2Scramble sweet sausage in until cooked.
- 3Add tomatoes, chicken stock, water, spices, beans, sugar, fresh spinach, and fresh basil.
- 4Transfer to crock pot and cook on high for 1 hour then low for another hour. Or if you prefer to keep it in the stock pot cook it for 2 hours on low simmer.
- 5Garnish with parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with lightly buttered/garlic toasted baguette .
