Description

Thompson’s Farm Minestrone Soup Mix is brimming with vegetables and flavor. It can be made with meat of your your choice, or vegetarian substitutes. Recipe: 1 package Minestrone Soup Mix ½ lb. of mild or hot Italian sausage 1 28oz can diced tomatos 12 cups water and 4 chicken bouillon cubes or 12 cups chicken broth 1 16 oz. can dark red kidney bean (optional) Directions: 1. Brown sausage, drain. 2. In soup pot add sausage, soup mix (reserving pasta packet), 12 cups of water and bouillon cubes (or chicken broth) and tomatoes. 3. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 1-1 1/3 hours. 4. Return to a boil, add 2 cups water, pasta packet, and beans if desired. 5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender. (Add additional water if soup becomes too thick) Serve with grated parmesan cheese. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes approximately 8 servings.