Meal Kit
One-Pot Roasted Tomato and Sausage Minestrone
with croutons and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs

Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 1 Zucchini
- 5 oz. Diced Carrots
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
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- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs30g
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Fat36g
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Protein29g
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Sodium2160mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary.
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If using ground beef or Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Sausage
Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add Italian sausage to hot pot. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Transfer sausage to a plate. Keep pot over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, onions, and carrots to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.
Add zucchini and a pinch of pepper. Stir often until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes. -
4 Add the Broth
Add 2 cups water, garlic salt, tomatoes, garlic and parsley seasoning, and mirepoix base to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. -
5 Add Sausage and Finish Dish
Add Italian sausage to hot pot and stir occasionally until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing soup with croutons and cheese. Bon appétit!
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