Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Flavorful Minestrone

Chickpea and Sausage Minestrone

I'm not usually a fan of minestrone especially when it's loaded with kidney beans or just vegetables.  This version is healthy but packed with flavor.  I make sure to dice up the veggies really fine since I've never loved cook carrots.  I also used ditalini pasta instead of shells because it's what I had in the house.  Along side the soup, I served Parmesan toasts made by toasting English muffin halves under the broiler for a few minutes.  I topped them with a small amount of mayo, fresh Parmesan, and black pepper and broiled until the cheese melted.  The best part of this meal is that the whole thing take under 30 minutes.

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!