Description
A hearty and comforting Italian Sausage Soup packed with flavorful sausage, vegetables, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. This Italian soup recipe is easy, customizable, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp dried Italian herbs
1 cup small pasta (ditalini or shells)
3 cups fresh spinach
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add olive oil to the same pot and sauté onion and carrots until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian herbs. Add the browned sausage and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
6. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with grated Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage for a spicy version.
To keep pasta from getting mushy in leftovers, cook it separately and add when serving.
This soup is freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg