*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     SAUSAGE BROCCOLI MINESTRONE SOUP

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           To 4 tb Olive Oil
   1       lb           Gourmet Sausage (or Chicken
                        -Sausage, casing removed)
   2       c            Onion, coarsely chopped
   1                    Clove Garlic, minced
   8       c            Water ( or defatted chicken
                        -stock)
   1       t            To 2 ts Salt (optional)
                        Freshly Ground Pepper
   2                    To 3 Fresh Basil Leaves
   1       pn           Dried Hot Pepper Flakes
   1       bn           Fresh Broccoli, trimmed and
                        -cut into small pieces
   3       c            Potatoes, diced
     1/2   c            Italian Parsley

  In a large pot add olive oil and set over medium heat.
  Add sausage and onion and sauté until meat is brown (
  about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add
  water or stock, salt, black pepper, basil, and pepper
  flakes. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer about 20
  minutes. Add broccoli, potatoes, and parsley and
  simmer until potatoes are tender. Serves 8
  
  SOURCE: Yankee Magazine 9/72
  SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 9/92
 
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