1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
1 (10¾-ounce) can tomatoes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup white rice
6 cups beef broth
1 (10-ounce) box thawed and drained chopped spinach
Romano cheese, for garnish
1. Cook the sausage in a soup pot over medium heat for 10–12 minutes. Break the meat up
with a fork as it cooks.
2. Add the tomatoes, rice, broth and black pepper. Bring the pot to a simmer.
3. Cook 12–15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cheese.Garden Culinary Institute of Tuscany
Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany is located in the heart of Italy's wine-growing region.
Every year, hundreds of Olive Garden chefs travel to the institute to learn authentic Italian cooking
skills, like how to choose the freshest ingredients and layering flavors to create the perfect meal.
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
This classic Italian vegetable and pasta soup will become a family favorite. Serve with grilled
cheese or a salad and bread sticks, just like a meal at Olive Garden.INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup minced celery
4 cloves minced garlic
1 small minced onion
½ cup frozen Italian-style green beans
½ cup chopped zucchini
4 cups vegetable broth