Ingredients
5fresh bratwurst sausages
2tbspolive oil
2onions,chopped
4carrots,sliced
4celery ribs,chopped
2tspgarlic,chopped
32ozchicken broth,(2 cartons)
14.5oztomatoes,(1 can), diced
1cupfresh basil,chopped
¼cupfresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped
2tspground thyme
½tspcayenne pepper
6potatoes,cut into cubes
15ozcannellini beans,(2 cans), drained and rinsed
12ozspinach,coarsely chopped, or more to taste
Preparation
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Grill the bratwursts for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Cool, then slice each bratwurst into ¼-inch pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion, carrots, and celery in hot oil for 5 to 8 minutes until onions are tender.
Stir the garlic into onion mixture, then cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
Stir the chicken broth, tomatoes, sliced bratwurst, basil, parsley, thyme, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix the potatoes into bratwurst mixture, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked through.
Stir the beans and spinach into a pot, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and the potatoes are done.
Serve and enjoy!
