Italian Sausage Minestrone

Directions

1. 1

   Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to a large saucepan and heat on high.

2. 2

   Squeeze sausage mince from their casings and cook breaking it up with a spoon until lightly browned.

3. 3

   Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion, carrot and celery. Satuee for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add garlic, dried herbs and chilli flakes and cook for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add tomato passata and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Add sliced green beans and diced zucchini into the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add sausage back in and parsley.

9. 9

   Break lasagne sheets into smaller rough sized pieces and simmer in the soup for another 10-15 minutes until they are softened.

10. 10

    You can add more stock or water if the soup gets too thick.

11. 11

    As it cools it will thicken even more.

12. 12

    Serve with grated Parmesan or pecorino!