Hearty Minestrone with Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz italian sausage, casings removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15- oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
4 oz green beans, trimmed , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped fresh swiss chard
1 15- oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 oz medium-size pasta shells
1/2 cup grated parmesan
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon until no traces of pink remain, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer meat to paper towels; drain fat from pot. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add green beans and chard and simmer until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans, pasta and reserved sausage and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2028.11 Kcal (8491 kJ)
Calories from fat	991.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	110.2g	170%
Cholesterol	272.5mg	91%
Sodium	4068.98mg	170%
Potassium	4151.95mg	88%
Total Carbs	159.98g	53%
Sugars	33.01g	132%
Dietary Fiber	38.41g	154%
Protein	111.85g	224%
Vitamin C	97.9mg	163%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	15.7mg	87%
Calcium	1095mg	110%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.69 Kcal (300 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.9g	170%
Cholesterol	9.63mg	91%
Sodium	143.84mg	170%
Potassium	146.77mg	88%
Total Carbs	5.66g	53%
Sugars	1.17g	132%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	154%
Protein	3.95g	224%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	163%
Iron	0.6mg	87%
Calcium	38.7mg	110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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