Description
Italian Sausage Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup filled with spicy Italian sausage, vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s perfect for cozy dinners and a great comfort food option.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (bulk, not in casing)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 can (14.5 oz/410 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups (120 g) fresh spinach
- 1 cup (150 g) small pasta (such as elbow or ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
- Add the broth and seasonings: Add the chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Add the pasta and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Finish the soup: Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf, then serve the soup topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use turkey sausage for a leaner version.
- The soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg