Description
Easy Italian Sausage Soup is a comforting, one-pot dish that brings together vibrant vegetables, savory ground sausage, and tender pasta for a hearty meal. This soup is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to cozy dinners with family and friends. With a rich blend of flavors from fresh ingredients and Italian seasonings, this delicious recipe is sure to impress. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups dry ditalini pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground sausage with carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt; cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are nearly tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Finally, stir in fresh spinach before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use high-quality sausage for best flavor. Feel free to add more veggies like zucchini or kale for added nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.