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Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone takes several minutes to prepare.

Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone takes several minutes to cook.

Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone are:

5 links bratwurst
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15.5 ounces) Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups uncooked shell pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
? teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Cheese, if desired

Here is how you make Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone:

Remove bratwurst from casing and cut in chunks. In large stockpot, cook bratwurst over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes until browned on all sides. Add garlic, bell pepper, onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, until tender. Add zucchini, potato, broth, wine, undrained tomatoes, beans, pasta, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, over low heat 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in chives. Top servings with cheese.Serving Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHIQUI252525.

The nutritional information for Bratwurst and Bean Minestrone is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 371.3

• Total Fat: 14.0 g
• Cholesterol: 40.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,546.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
• Protein: 22.7 g