Bush's Red White And Bean Minestrone

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By bush's beans. yum yum! definite comfort food for the winter months!

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Steps

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Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan.

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Add sauage , brown well.

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Add tomato paste , cook 5 minutes till brown.

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Add onions thru oregano.

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Cook till garlic is aromatic , about 5 minutes.

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Pour into a 4 quart slow cooker.

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Add tomatoes and chicken stock.

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Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or till vegetables are tender.

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Stir in beans , zucchini , spinach , and pasta.

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Cook on high setting for 8 minutes or until beans and pasta are warmed thru and spinach has wilted.

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Pour the soup into bowls.

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Top with pesto and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, italian turkey sausage, tomato paste, onion, celery, garlic, carrot, dried oregano, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, zucchini, baby spinach, bow tie pasta, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese