WINTER MINESTRONE WITH SAUSAGE

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the sausage and onion. Cook, stir occasionally, until the onion changes to golden brown.
• Add the garlic, tomatoes and herbs. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring.
• Add the celery, carrot and bell pepper, cover and cook the mixture for another 2 minutes.
• Pour in the stock. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 20 - 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Add the macaroni and beans and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the macaroni is just tender.
• Stir in the peas and cook for few more minutes. Stir in the Parmesan.
• Place the bread in individual serving bowls. Ladle the soup over the bread. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.