Name: Winter Minestrone
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 285 min
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked Italian or pork sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices; 2.5 cups peeled winter squash, such as butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1.5 cups cubed potatoes; 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 teaspoon dried sage, crushed; 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups chopped kale or fresh spinach

Winter Minestrone

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This version of the Italian classic vegetable and bean soup is made in the slow cooker and mixes in flavorful sausage and squash. Use any variety of winter squash.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked Italian or pork sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 ½ cups peeled winter squash, such as butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups chopped kale or fresh spinach

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the sausage until browned; drain well.
In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place squash, potatoes, fennel, onion, garlic, beans and sage. Top with sausage. Pour broth and wine over all.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in kale (or spinach). Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315	Calories
14g	Fat
27g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 14g	50%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 933mg	41%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.