Circle Around Sausage Minestrone Ragu
Ragú® recipe contest entry. Whether you are circling around the fire, the table or the kitchen counter this hearty, brisk italian-style soup is a family pleaser. Rounds of sweet italian sausage are simmered with rounds of carrots, potatoes and garbanzo beans in a chunky tomato, onion and garlic broth courtesy of ragu! For an extra punch of flavor, the soup is topped with a zingy dollop of arugula pesto that can be stirred in as you enjoy. (save the jar to rinse out and store any leftover soup!)!
Steps
Heat the 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet.
Add the sausages to the pan and cook , covered , for 10 minutes.
Shake the pan occasionally to turn the sausages.
Remove the sausages from the pan and carve into 1 / 4 inch thick rounds.
Stir the carrots , celery , shallot and potatoes into the pan used to cook the sausage.
Season lightly with the salt and cook , stirring occasionally , for 2 minutes.
Return the sausage to the pan.
Pour in the ragu sauce , then fill the jar with water and stir that into the pan.
Bring to a boil , then reduce heat to medium low and simmer , covered , for 12-13 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the garbanzo beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Meanwhile , in the bowl of a small food processor , combine the arugula , pine nuts , salt and garlic powder.
Pulse to combine well.
With the motor of the processor running , slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is combined.
To serve , .
Ingredients
olive oil, italian sausages, carrots, celery ribs, shallot, white potatoes, salt, rag pasta sauce, water, garbanzo beans, arugula leaf, pine nuts, garlic powder