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Meaty Brussel Sprout Minestrone
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Meaty Brussel Sprout Minestrone

This minestrone is the type of hearty throw-everything-from-the-fridge-in soup that I love this time of year.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: classics, Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 583kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 pounds brussel sprouts cleaned and shredded
  • 42 ounces canned diced tomatoes 3 14oz cans
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 cup grated parm
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 1 can pink beans strained and rinsed
  • 1/3 pound pastina
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Brown the beef and whole chicken thighs with some salt and pepper in a large dutch oven with some olive oil. Remove from the pan after you get some color on the meats.
  • Add in some more oil if needed and add in the onion, brussel sprouts, and carrot. Season again with salt and pepper. Cook about 10 minutes on high to really get some color on the veggies.
  • Add in the stock and tomatoes and scrape the bottom of the bowl to get any browned bits off the pot and into the soup.
  • Add the beans, oregano, and cheese as well. Add the meat back to the pot. Simmer about an hour stirring once in awhile.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and chop/shred it a bit
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 1788mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4968IU | Vitamin C: 151mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 8mg