A hearty winter favorite.
This is our family's favorite soup. We've made it a dozen times. Be sure to buy sausage without the MSG to avoid the headaches and allergic reations. I've made this substituting potatoes for beans, okra for zuchini, pintos for northern beans, adding rice, etc. It always turns out delicious and satisfying. Don't put the spinach in until the last few minutes so that it stays green and firmer. Frozen is great, but make sure it's chopped. The big, fat leaves don't work as well. This soup also freezes well. We had a pot of it last night that I had frozen two weeks ago.
Read MoreI had this soup recommended to me on here. I liked that it used a lot of vegetables I had in the house and the idea of adding spinach on top which I may try on other soups to add in some extra vegetables. But, I did not care for how salty it seemed from the broth and for the sausage. But, I have never liked soup with sausage, even at the restaurants, so it may just be personal taste. I wasn't going to add it, but other people were going to be eating it. I think I may have liked it more without the meat, a low sodium broth, and a little pasta.
Read MoreThis is our family's favorite soup. We've made it a dozen times. Be sure to buy sausage without the MSG to avoid the headaches and allergic reations. I've made this substituting potatoes for beans, okra for zuchini, pintos for northern beans, adding rice, etc. It always turns out delicious and satisfying. Don't put the spinach in until the last few minutes so that it stays green and firmer. Frozen is great, but make sure it's chopped. The big, fat leaves don't work as well. This soup also freezes well. We had a pot of it last night that I had frozen two weeks ago.
Modest, unassuming ingredients that pack a punch of flavor for the unsuspecting taste tester. I dislike reviewers who considerably change a recipe and then rate it on their modifications, but this time, I couldn't seem to help myself... Doubled the recipe, and used one pound of hot and one of sweet sausage, extra clove of garlic, added celery, small red potatoes, cannelli beans as that's the only type I had on hand, diced canned tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic added and omitted the salt. Turned off the heat and added thinly sliced zuchinni and the fresh spinach 10 minutes prior to serving. Absolutely superb flavor!!! Thanks Sallyjun for the submission!
Nice, basic recipe for the humble but delicious Minestrone, with plenty of wiggle room for your own creativity or to use whatever vegetables are to your liking or what you have on hand. I made my own beef broth and along with the sausage I included the beef from the meaty bones I used. Added celery, onions and mushrooms with the carrots, along with some Tuscan seasoning. I used cannellini beans since I prefer them, and at the end threw in ditalini pasta (about 1 c. uncooked) which I had cooked ahead of time so the pasta wouldn't absorb too much of the broth. Instead of the canned tomatoes I used tomatoes I had put up from my garden. There really is no right or wrong when making Italian soups like this, and the fun thing about it is that it never turns out exactly the same way twice! Sometimes I like to add a glug of red wine, or maybe rice, or various shapes of soup pasta. I did use fresh spinach this time, but Swiss Chard or escarole are nice too! To truly be authentic, sprinkle each serving with good, freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese!
Wow! Unbelievably good, even better than I thought it would be - a definite keeper and company-quality recipe. In fact, I think this is the best recipe I've gotten from this site. I added the browned sausage and the rest of the ingredients (plus an onion, a teaspoon of minced garlic - and red pepper instead of green) to the crockpot, and cooked it on low for 5 hours. I seasoned it with oregano, parsley, and rosemary. Then I stirred in a half cup or so cooked, drained ditalini before serving. Served with garlic bread, of course, just wonderful.
Excellent!! I don't have any idea what possessed me to make this soup. It is nothing that I would normally be drawn to. Well.. I love it!! Most soups that I make take hours to cook. Not this.. within the hour it was ready to eat and the house smelled wonderful. Changes that I made: I mixed both hot and mild sausage. Added onion and extra garlic when browning meat. Like others... I added additional can beef broth and tomatoe. I eliminated the zuccini and any additional salt. When I added the beans (which i never thought i'd like but they add a nice touch) I also added some very small pasta. The result... delish!!!! Can't wait to serve it to my guests tomorrow!!!
This is a fabulous recipe! I also use 1 extra can of broth and then add 1-2 cups of cooked pasta at the end. I have also added a couple stalks of chopped celery which is very tasty as well. Makes a great winter meal with toasted french bread and a glass of wine. Thanks for the fantastic recipe.
Wow, this soup was really good. I used this chicken sicilian sausage from Trader joes and a large can of crushed tomatoes instead of the stewed. I also added a tblspn of italian seasoning. I can't wait to make this again!
This soup was absolutely FABULOUS! It is honestly probably the best homemade soup I have ever had in my life. I chopped up an onion to cook with the garlic and sausage, as well as cheating and adding frozen chopped spinach instead of fresh the first time, and canned spinach the secong time. It was still absolutely wonderful both times, and very filling. GREAT!
I made it again last night, awsome. I added fresh mushrooms, cheese tortellini and an extra can of broth. Thanks Karen for a new household favorite.
This soup was absolutely fantastic. Very flavorful and colorful. I prepared it last night for my sister and brother-in-law and they wouldn't stop raving. This one definitely has a home in my recipe box.
At first I thought no way could this be so tasty. Yeah, it's packed with veggies and sausage but there are no herbs and seasoning, just salt and pepper. Then I made it exact to the recipe. I always like to do that first. Reviews are filled with people who will happily give 5 stars but change 35% of the recipe. So I made it...and it was great! It's a really quick and basic recipe but it yields a lot of flavor. It got a thumbs up from myself and my soup fanatic bf. You can dress it up or dress it down but either way it's a winner.
This is a great Italian soup. I would have given it more stars if I could. I did make a few changes but not because it needed it. My son really likes pasta so... I only used one zucchini, I added one more can of broth and added 1 cup of uncooked ditalini pasta. It was a huge success with my family. My husband told me several times how good it was. I will definitely be making this again and again. Thanks for a great soup recipe!
Very tasty...I added a chopped onion and used three hot sausages, two mild. I loved it. My husband said it was good, but I don't think he likes it as much as I do, so I will probably end up eating the rest of it myself which is ok with me!
I made this soup last night and it was FABULOUS. My husband said it was by far the best new thing I've made in awhile. Even my 8 year old raved about it. I made a few changes based on my families likes/dislikes. I doubled the recipe so we would have leftovers (they won't last long!). I omited the spinich, beans and zucchini but added in a whole chopped onion and a green pepper while browning the meat (I used HOT italian sausage instead of regular) as well as probably used about 5 cloves of garlic. Instead of simmering on the stove, I then transferred it all to a crockpot with the various liquids. I also added chopped up potatoes to substitute for the starch from the beans and a large fresh garden tomato in big chunks . I put the crockpot on high until it started bubbling (about 2 hours) and then reduced to low for another few hours until the potatoes were tender. We served with warm crusty french bread and it was WONDERFUL! I have a feeling this will be replacing chili many cold nights this winter!
Another delicious soup that everyone loved! I live in Germany, so I used a Wurst from the local Metzgerie. I told them I was making Suppe and they picked one out for me!
What a tasty, hearty soup! I made mine healthier by using Italian seasoned ground turkey and vegetable broth. I had some potatoes, so I diced them up and threw them in with the carrots. Some yellow squash was also another great addition. Highly recommend this recipe for a cold winter night.
love the recipe- but I do it southern style! collards instead of spinach, butter-beans, squash. As long as you use the foundation combo of Italian sausage + broth + tomatoes + greens you are good to go. I literally hunt around for anything veggie that needs to be used up, add whatever canned or frozen veggies I have on hand. I also like to add a glass of red wine, pasta or quinoa, and more Italian seasoning. This freezes well, I freeze it in single servings and take it to lunch when the weather is dreary.
This is, without a doubt, the best soup I've ever had the pleasure to serve. I add enough sausage to make sure every bite has a bite of sausage. I also add Mexican Corn and Celery. My family and my co-workers request it regularly. I've probably made it 25-30 times since I discovered it three years ago. It is delightful and fun to make. Dianna
I made this with half sweet turkey sausage and half hot turkey sausage. I wondered about the flavor combination of turkey sausage and beef broth, but the flavors came together really well in the last 5 minutes. Please be sure to let the soup sit off the heat after the spinach goes in--that's when the flavors meld and the soup flavors really bloom. We don't like mushy zucchini, so I cut mine into 1 inch pieces. Really good, satisfying soup.
This is a really good quick soup: the flavors of the Italian sausage combine with the beef stock to make a really rich tasting broth. I recommend draining the sausage before adding the broth tho...
This is wonderful! Did make a few changes, used chicken broth, used 1/2 head of shredded cabbage in lieu of spinach. Was still delicious. Add several croutons in soup just before serving.
I had this soup recommended to me on here. I liked that it used a lot of vegetables I had in the house and the idea of adding spinach on top which I may try on other soups to add in some extra vegetables. But, I did not care for how salty it seemed from the broth and for the sausage. But, I have never liked soup with sausage, even at the restaurants, so it may just be personal taste. I wasn't going to add it, but other people were going to be eating it. I think I may have liked it more without the meat, a low sodium broth, and a little pasta.
Delicious soup, my family loved it and I've already shared with a number of friends. Changed original recipe only slightly. Made with spicy italian sausage, removed casing and cooked meatball sizes, doubled the garlic and included 2 tsp of italian seasoning. Fabulous!
Awesome base recipe! I really liked this soup. It seems like as long as you use this base of italian sausage, tomatoes beef broth and beans, then you can put in anything you like. I didn't have the right beans. so I used black beans. I didn't have zucchini or spinach, so I used 2 potatoes, an ear of corn, 2 stalks celery, a large bell pepper, and 1/2 c onion. still great. I used italian sausage bratwurst type sausage links and just browned them well and then cut them into slices. This made pretty circles of sausage in the soup. For the second time, day before Christmas when we have a crowd of people over, I'm using twice the veggies and broth and tomatoes and still just 1 lb of sausage and adding a bag of mezzaluna four cheese ravioli. I'm sure that will work too. (edited review-it worked fine with more veggies and small cheese filled ravioli, if you have a crowd and want to extend your soup!)
We have made and enjoyed this soup several times however we extend the cooking time to about 1 hour. Great Fall and Winter recipe.
This is absolutely fabulous!! The only thing I added was black olives. It was so good that 2 of us practically finished off the whole thing! I suggest using spicy sausage, as it adds a lot more flavor.
This recipe is wonderful. I did chop up an onion before I realized the recipe didn;t call for one. So I added it anyway and the overall flavor was scrumptious. I think I will leave out the spinach next time as I didn;t like the rather slimmy feel of it. But this is definitely a keeper!
The soup had loads of flavour and was quite easy to make however it wasn't something i would normally eat but as a soup and recipe still rates very high. I will try and vary the soup a little to make it more to my taste.
I made this recipe on a cold day and it really hit the spot. I increased the garlic to three cloves, added one small onion diced, decreased the zucchini to one, omitted the spinach, and added about a cup of cooked pasta (I added the pasta at the end of the cooking time). Next time, I think I might use hot italian sausage instead of mild to give it more zing. Thanks for sharing the recipe Karen.
This was fantastic! I made this using a combination of mild italian sausage, habanero breakfast sausage and chorizo. Also added a bit of chopped onion with the garlic and used 4 cups of mixed fresh greens (instead of 2)that I had- spinach, collard greens and kale. Also added 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. I'll just follow up with my wife wasn't going to eat this....I got a text later on that this is one of the best soups she's ever had!
What a great soup, it was very good and very filling. I think next time I would add 1/2 can more of the beans. I also sprinkled some parm. cheese over top, and served with hot French Bread
We love this recipe. I got my copy from my mother in law and made my own adjustments to satisfy my taste. I used Italian sausage with sweet basil, two cans of sliced tomatoes as well as the stewed tomatoes. 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp Worcester sauce 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp oregans 1 cup mushrooms 2 tbsp sugar 1 bag frozen spinach
I made a few adjustments...my husband hates cooked spinach and zucchini, but it was just wonderful anyway. I put in some elbow macaroni...that just made it! Don't you just love this website????? Update: I've made this many times since I wrote this review. It is still one of our favorites. It's quick, easy and you always have most things on hand. I cook the pasta separately and just add it before serving. Great even for guests....they always ask for the recipe.
Excellent. Loved this soup. Not draining the beans, gave it just the right thickness. Used half extra lean beef and half hot italian sausage and it was the perfect heat. Used chicken broth instead of beef broth for a lighter taste.
added new potatoes thinly sliced and one small onion. used kale instead of spinach. this dish is a total keeper!
Yummy! I used regular sausage and added red pepper flakes. Also I increased garlic and added an onion. I suggest omitting the spinach all together and put fresh kale in soup when you put it in your bowl. Very tasty!
By adding some small pasta, a couple of bay leaves, used crushed tomatoes, ground italian sausage and viola! Minestrone soup. Top with croutons and parm.
Delicious! Spicy sausage was too much for my husband, but I thought it delicious. An easy to make, healthy soup. (I took the sausage out of the casing to cook with the garlic and drained it after it was cooked. I cooked it an extra 15 min. with liquids before I added the carrots.) Otherwise I followed the recipe. I did add a little cooked orzo as some suggested. Will be making again with sweet sausage.
Our preference: use chicken stock instead of beef broth and use kale instead of spinach (this makes it a 5 star in our book!)
This is such a great soup! I served it at a dinner a while ago and it was literally the hit of the party. I'm having another dinner party this weekend and have tripled the recipe, so it's for 18 people. It definitely holds up! I use 1/3 Hot Italian sausage and 2/3 Mild Italian Sausage. The spicy sausage gives it a little extra kick and really makes it top-notch.
Delicous and hearty soup. Easy to make and has a wonderful flavor. I would definitely serve this to company. Next time I would use 1 1/2 lbs of sausage as I prefer more meat in every bite. Otherwise it was perfect.
This soup is delicious and is a hit with the entire family! As others had suggested, I added a small chopped onion and used 1/2 mild/sweet and 1/2 hot turkey sausage. Otherwise, I followed the original recipe. This recipe is definitely a "keeper" and will be made on a frequent basis.
Amazing soup - eating it as I type and can't wait for second helpings. Recipe made even simpler by using my slow cooker. Browned the Italian sausage beforehand, then threw everything in the slow cooker on low for six hours. Added onion and extra garlic. Also substituted frozen chopped spinach for fresh. Finally, in order to prevent the zucchini from becoming mushy I added it to the slow cooker in the last half hour.
My family loved this. I didn't have Italian stewed tomatoes so used regular ones and added some Italian seasoning. This was wonderful.
A great soup! I needed to add significantly more broth because of my additional add-ins (cooked elbows, sauteed onions, celery), along with everything else (sausage, carrots, zucchini, spinach, beans) so plan accordingly. I also found after adding all the beef broth the tomato flavor had diminished so I poured in some Spicy V-8 juice - gave it a kick! Also added dried oregano and coarse pepper - no additional salt. Hope it freezes well - it makes plenty!
THIS IS THE BEST SOUP EVER! Period. The only changes I made was to add chopped onion and I used frozen spinach instead of fresh. Absolutely superb. I cannot wait to serve this to my "Marie Barone" of an Italian mom and watch her reaction. I think she might even ask for the recipe!
After eating this on the same day I made it, I'd give it 3 stars. Eating it the next day, i'd give it 4 stars. Next time i'd add pasta shells
I have made this soup so many times, I can't count. Chicken broth works better for me, but that's just my preference. Mix hot and sweet sausage. Now that cold weather is here, make this, and I defy you to eat just one bowl. Can't be done...gotta go for seconds.
This soup was an afterthought to fill out a rather skimpy meal. Except for the beans, which a reviewer suggested could be replaced by potatoes, I had all the other ingredients. As my Italian sausages were all hot I was unsure of the level of spicy heat. I needn't have worried. The soup was absolutely perfect. A great balance of all the flavours. What a wonderful surprise. The soup disappeared in one night so it's on the menu again tonight and will be shared with an under the weather friend and her family. Thanks so much for sharing this one SALLYJUN. *29 October 2015. It's been a long time since preparing this recipe. Funny how such a a good recipe can be forgotten. Perhaps, like many, it's a matter of being busy with the usual goings on of life. Plus I really enjoy discovering new recipes to try. I've just made this soup and wanted to say that it's as good, if not better, on this rather chilly Canadian autumn day. My kitchen smells so good. I can hardly wait for dinner.
I made a few changes: used chicken broth, red pepper flakes instead of black pepper, chopped a few plum tomatoes. I was very excited because the soup looked great & appetizing. The only problem is only a few people went for it. Those who did... loved it.
I don't give very many recipes 5 stars, but Im going to give this one 5. It is just fabulous. My whole family loved it.
Delicious, fast, and spicy with added Old Bay seasoning. I also left out the beans and added more onion, bell pepper, & potatoes. The fresh spinach added was amazing!
My husband absolutely loves this soup... although i think it's a little strong for my taste. warning: if you don't absolutely love the taste of italain sausage dial it down w/ half lb hamburger and half italian sausage. This way both my husband and i like the soup...
Fantastic, my sister who gave me this recipe added 1 additional clove of garlic, 1 small onion, an extra can of tomatos and an extra can of broth and added one small potato peeled and cubed. It was awesome!
This soup is outstanding! The entire family enjoyed it, even my 3 year old. Like others, I made a few changes/additions to suit my family's tastes. I used 3 cloves of garlic, 32 oz. of broth, 2 large zucchini, an entire 10 oz. bag of spinach, and added a large onion, 1/2 cup red wine, and 1 tsp. each of basil and oregano. I love that this is a one pot meal which has plenty of leftovers. Thank you for the great recipe!!
What a wonderful soup! I was a bit skeptical because of the lack of herbs and seasoning, however the flavor was outstanding! To make it a bit healthier, I used low fat turkey Italian sausage. Definitely a keeper! I did add more garlic and extra broth along with half a cup of orzo pasta. I finished the first batch a couple days ago and I'm making more today!
When I suggested this for dinner my husband turned up his nose. When it was done and he saw and smelled what the kids and I were eating, he changed his mind. It is now one of our favorite winter soups and its good for you too. Try it with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top. Mmmm!
Tasty and extremely easy. I used spicy Italian sausage and managed to throw this together in about ten minutes. Very flavorful and so easy a child could make it. Thank you!
My hubby loved it! Even though i hate carrots i didn't mind eating them in this soup. I tried to stick as closely to the recipe as i could. I only made minor changes like spicy Italian sausage and fresh spinach.
My family really loved this. I used an Italian sausage to give it a little more bite. Really good on a cool day.
Made as written except added a little hot and zesty sausage in addition to the one pound of italian. also added some cooked pasta at the end. Delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
This soup is fantastic! I've made it 3 times in the past 6 weeks, and it's on next week's menu as well. I did make one adjustment based on personal preference, but I subbed Kale for the Spinach. It gives it a bit of a crunch instead of soft, wilted spinach. After doing that, this soup really reminded me of the Olive Garden Toscana soup. A+ for sure!
I have made this soup several times and I am always pleased. As others suggested, I add some orzo. My family loves it and its great left over.
Easy and delicious! A very flavorful soup.
Good, easy soup. It is the most beautiful recipe I have ever made also with the variety of bright colors....very presentable! This recipe is a 10. Definitely.
Wow this soup is wonderful! I made a few changes, based on other reviews and personal preferences, but I'm sure this would be great as written. I used 1 link hot Italian sausage and 1 link of smoked sausage, because that is what I had. I used a 28 oz, can of crushed tomatoes to give it a little more body and added some Italian seasoning instead of the stewed tomatoes, but no salt added. I used a 32 oz. box of beef broth. I sauteed 1 chopped onion, the carrots and 3 cloves of garlic. I added 1 cubed potato and 3/4 cup of small pasta along with the beans and zucchini. I didn't have any fresh spinach so I used about 1/2 box frozen, squeezed out and chopped. When it was done I sprinkled freshly grated parmesan. It was absolutely delish! I will be making this again and again!
This soup is absolutely wonderful!!! Tastes great on a chilly winter day - actually, it would taste good on any day! I made a few changes: I used ½ Spicy Italian and ½ regular sausage and added some chopped onion and extra garlic when I cooked the sausage. I also used low sodium beef broth and I didn’t add the extra salt to the soup (that the actual recipe called for). This soup was spectacular. I will make this soup again and again… Thanks!!!
Tastes really delicious! Even the boyfriend likes this one! I left out the ingredients that I don't care for, such as zucchini and cooked carrots, and it still left so much to savor and enjoy. Be sure to eat with bread or rice if you want it to fill you up as an entree...
This receipe was really good and even though my husband tried to tell me not to use the Great Northern Beans he liked it. In his words, "this receipe is a keeper." Thanks!!
this was awesome- and very easy to make. I added a head of bok-choi chopped up, and used std green beans {not even sure what great northern are} and i used johnsonville sweet italian sausage which i boiled first, drained to get rid of some fat/grease, and sliced into inch thick chunks. I could also see adding celery or any one of your favorite veggies-to add a twist each time you make it- definitely a KEEPER.
Incredible soup! After reading some reviews, I followed the recipe as written and added 1/2 a diced onion and about 1/2 cup cooked macaroni to give the soup more substance. This was simple to make and tasted delightful. I'm sure I'll be making this over and over again!
This is a fantastic recipe. I wish that I would have used hot italian sausage. Like others, I used frozen spinach. I added celery, mushrooms, basil, oregano, extra salt, and one bay leaf. In the future, I'll probably add a 13 bean soup mix.
My husband and I really like this soup. Great for cold weather and loaded with veggies.
The flavor was very good, so I'll give it 5 stars, but we thought it needed something extra, so next time I'll use 8 ounces of whole grain rotini. I used sweet turkey Italian sausage (added red pepper flakes for heat) and browned a yellow onion with it. I also used a whole pound of baby carrots and chicken broth, but otherwise the rest of the recipe stayed the same. I smashed one can of the beans to help thicken the broth, too. Thanks for the recipe! It would be good with lentils, too...
The soup was awesome. I prefer to have a bit more spinach than suggested, but we're big fans of spinach. All in all this recipe is definitely a keeper.
This recipe was easy to make and turned out very nice. I brought this to work for a pot luck and had several people ask me for the recipe. I followed the recipe as written except I added a tad more beef broth.
This was pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was the gamey smell of the sausage. I used mild italian sausage. I also felt it needed more beans. Next time I'll add 2 cans.
Delicious and heathy! I added additional broth and 8oz. of cheese tortellini. Very filling and toddler loves it.
This was so easy and really delicious. My husband isn't even fond of a couple of the ingredients but he loved it, and my toddler was a fan too! I did double the garlic as some of the reviews recommended, and added another cup or so of water. I also used spicy Italian chicken sausage. This is a new favorite!
I just threw all of the ingredients (except for the spinach, which went in later) in the crockpot for four hours and it turned out delicious! Much easier for a family on the go.
I've made this soup several times and everyone I serve it to loves it. I toss in a handful of farfalle (bow tie) pasta, add about a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and omit the salt. Other than that I follow the original recipe. Delicious!!
I made this soup for dinner last night, and I have to say it is delicious. I made it pretty much the way the recipe is written however, I added chopped onion, chopped fresh oregano and basil, 4 cloves of garlic,and used diced tomatoes as that is what I had available.To give it a little kick I threw in some crushed red pepper, and omitted the salt as others suggested. I also added an extra cup of vegetable broth, in addition to the beef broth. This is definitely a keeper recipe and I look forward to making this many more times.
I used 3 hot and 2 mild Italian Sausage links with casings removed. Browned them in dutch oven sprayed with Pam and then cut them with spatula into chunks. Added about 1 cup chopped onion and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cooked this for a couple minutes and then added 2 cans Italian stewed tomatoes, the carrots and 4 cups chicken broth. I added about 3 teaspoons beef base (I didn't have any beef broth) and 3 diced red potatoes. Cooked this for about 20 minutes then added the zucchini and beans. Cooked another 20 minutes or so and then added thawed frozen spinach and about 1/2 cup orzo. Cooked another 20 minutes. Turned heat off and let it sit for about an hour before eating. TO DIE FOR GOOD!!!!!!!!! Sorry about the changes, but I just couldn't resist adding onion! The other small changes made for a delicious soup. I'm sure it is good without these changes, but I will make it my way from now on as it was so good. Thanks for the recipe!
I've made this many many times. There is no need to change things because it's wonderful as it is (though I never use stewed tomatoes because my family doesn't like them, just plain canned are good), but this is a very easy recipe to customize to your taste. The last time I made it I doubled the recipe, but not the sausage, and added some celery and onions. Delicious and low cal!
This is so good. I added an extra can of beef broth plus a second can of northern beans. Used frozen chopped spinach and then topped each serving off with dried Parmesan cheese. We're having it again tonight. Only thing I noticed was it takes longer to make than I thought it would, but it's worth the time. This is now a regular meal for us--highly recommend! Update 1/3/11 -- Tonight made it with hot Italian sausage, not mild, and it was so much better with the hot. Before, it was a pleasant soup. Now, outtasight (do people even say that anymore? Mercifully, not often). ;0) Have left out the spinach the last 2 times I've made it; we couldn't really taste it, and don't miss it.
Very good. I used a box of frozen spinach instead of fresh and a can of pinto beans instead of great northern. I added a peeled and cubed potato and also a chopped onion. Mom and I loved all the veggie goodness.
This soup turned out just OK for me and I followed the directions exactly. It was fine, but I won't be making it again. It didn't seem to really come together as a cohesive dish it seemed more like individual parts all in a pot together.
Great! I made this during a snow day when everyone was home. I added some alphabet pasta during the last 10 minutes of cooking to make it exciting for my kids. This recipe is definitely becoming a regular.
This was delicious soup!!! I made this after work last night and I will definately be making this again. I added 1 chopped onion and 3/4 cup ditalini pasta. Thank you!
