Springtime Minestrone With Sausage

"Spring is hit or miss for weather in Chicago and lasts well into June. We can have 80 degree days where we love/hate it because we’re so used to the cold. It’s generally cold and rainy and damp (that’s what really gets you). For those cooler days, you want comforting meals but nothing too heavy. We’re past the thick stews that warm your bones kind of comfort. Instead, meals like this Springtime Minestrone with Sausage are perfect. It’s warm and comforting but contains lots of spring veggies that bring a little brightness."