Hearty Minestrone with Shells

Health score
38%
Hearty Minestrone with Shells
50 min.
8
313kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this Hearty Minestrone with Shells, a delightful dish that brings together the best of Italian comfort food. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this vibrant soup is not only packed with flavor but also brimming with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Imagine the aroma of Italian sausage sizzling in a pot, mingling with the fresh scents of garlic, onion, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Each spoonful is a celebration of textures and tastes, from the tender pasta shells to the creamy cannellini beans, all swimming in a rich, savory broth. The addition of Swiss chard and green beans not only enhances the nutritional profile but also adds a beautiful pop of color to the dish.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or even switch up the protein. With a total prep and cook time of just 50 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend gathering with family and friends. Plus, it serves a generous eight portions, making it perfect for meal prep or sharing.

So grab your pot and wooden spoon, and let’s create a bowl of warmth and comfort that will surely become a staple in your home. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cannellini beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15 oz frangelico diced with juice canned
  •  carrots chopped
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • ounces green beans trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ounces ground sausage italian
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • ounces shells 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • cups swiss chard fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • ladle
  • pot
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon until no traces of pink remain, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Transfer meat to paper towels; drain fat from pot.
  3. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and 3 cups water and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add green beans and chard and simmer until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans, pasta and reserved sausage and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein20.22%
Fat38.47%
Carbs41.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.73
Glycemic Load
10.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.731304332614%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.7mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
3.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.88kcal
15.64%
Fat:13.52g
20.8%
Saturated Fat:4.79g
29.95%
Carbohydrates:32.67g
10.89%
Net Carbohydrates:28.43g
10.34%
Sugar:2.45g
2.72%
Cholesterol:25.8mg
8.6%
Sodium:566.84mg
24.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.98g
31.97%
Vitamin K:84.71µg
80.67%
Vitamin A:1972.95IU
39.46%
Selenium:23.13µg
33.04%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.92%
Phosphorus:225.58mg
22.56%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.5%
Fiber:4.24g
16.94%
Potassium:581.73mg
16.62%
Vitamin B3:3.22mg
16.08%
Iron:2.89mg
16.06%
Copper:0.31mg
15.4%
Magnesium:59.73mg
14.93%
Calcium:144.93mg
14.49%
Folate:51.25µg
12.81%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.14%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.1%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.92%
Vitamin C:6.83mg
8.27%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.52%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.62%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.56%
Source:My Recipes