Lulu's Tomato Hot Pot

Italian sausage and dill pickles are the secret ingredients in this minestrone. Top with grated Parmesan, and serve with a hearty bread and green salad for a complete meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup small seashell pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian tomato sauce
• 7 cups beef stock
• 1 ½ cups sliced dill pickles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Combine tomatoes, sausages, tomato sauce, stock, onion, garlic, carrots, basil, and oregano in a large pot. Simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Add zucchini, mushrooms, green pepper, parsley, pickles and cooked pasta; simmer for 1 hour, adding water as necessary.