POPS & MIMI

Presenting: Doug’s Magnificent Minestrone

Just in time for the cold holiday nights, enjoy!

¾ cup uncooked small shell pasta

1       T. olive oil

4 – 8 oz. Italian turkey or pork sausage

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced carrot

½ cup diced celery

2 T. chopped parsley or cilantro

2 t. fresh thyme or mixed dry Italian seasonings

¼ t. crushed pepper

5 chopped garlic cloves

1 15 oz. can undrained diced tomatoes, or fresh peeled & squeezed

1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained & rinsed. These are really yummy

4 cups chicken stock

S & P

OPTIONAL: parmesan cheese rind, substitute any tomatoes you have.

1)    Cook pasta,2) cook sausage with oil until lightly browned. 3) Add onion & next 6 ingredients & cook 10 minutes. 4) Add chickpeas, tomatoes & stock; bring to boil & simmer 5 minutes. 5) Stir in pasta, S & P to taste. Keep warm until ready to indulge.

Serves 6.