hearty italian zuppa!

Name: Hearty Italian Zuppa!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 large onion, diced; 1 pound(s) sweet italian sausage, scrambled; 1 pound(s) roasted chicken breast, pulled meat, homemade or bought; 2 large cans diced tomatoes, with basil, oregano; 5 cup(s) chicken stock; 2 cup(s) water; 3 can(s) 14oz cannellini beans; 2 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) italian spices; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) basil dried; 1 bunch(es) fresh spinach, roughly chopped, stems removed; 4-5 - fresh basil leaves; - grated parmesan cheese for garnish and thickening if desired

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t d

Seaside, AZ

Updated on Apr 21, 2014

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!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 large onion, diced
1 pound sweet italian sausage, scrambled
1 pound roasted chicken breast, pulled meat, homemade or bought
2 large cans diced tomatoes, with basil, oregano
5 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
3 cans 14oz cannellini beans
2 teaspoons salt and pepper
2 teaspoons italian spices
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon 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!

Step 1

In a large stock pot add olive oil and saute onion until translucent. Add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Scramble sweet sausage in until cooked.
Step 3

Add tomatoes, chicken stock, water, spices, beans, sugar, fresh spinach, and fresh basil.
Step 4

Transfer 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.
Step 5

Garnish with parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lightly buttered/garlic toasted baguette .
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