This Italian Sausage Soup is made in just one pot and takes 10 minutes to prep! It’s an easy dinner that’s loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, tons of veggies, perfectly cooked noodles, and parmesan cheese!
Love Italian sausage in soups? Try my Sausage Orzo Soup, The BEST Sausage Tortellini Soup, or this easy Zuppa Toscana recipe next!
This Italian Sausage Soup always means empty bowls at our house, especially on chilly nights!
The kids happily dig in and barely notice the veggies because there is so much flavorful sausage, pasta, and Parmesan in every spoonful.
I brown the sausage right in the pot with the vegetables, then add broth and ditalini so everything simmers together and the broth turns rich and hearty.
I love serving this one-pot recipe with a huge, sliced loaf of bread for dunking into the warm broth!
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“I absolute loved this soup!!! So tasty and healthy!
Tasty for the whole family. I love a one pot dinner ❤️🙌” Tracy
“Easy and DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe exactly as written and it was a perfect meal for a cold night. The hardest (or rather the most time consuming part) was cutting the vegetables! This is definitely going into my soup rotation.” Jessica
Italian Sausage Soup ingredients:
- Italian Sausage: you can use either mild or spicy depending on your heat preferences. (Got extra? Try this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta next!)
- Minced Garlic: I keep a stash of fresh minced garlic in the freezer so it’s available whenever I need it, but you can also use the jarred stuff if you need to.
- Italian Seasoning and Salt: the Italian sausage and chicken broth already contribute so much flavor to the soup, but I like to add more Italian seasonings and a touch of salt to take it up a notch.
- Chicken Broth: I recommend using low sodium chicken broth so you can control the saltiness of your soup. If you’re using regular broth, you may want to adjust the amount of salt you add yourself.
- Ditalini Pasta: I think the size of ditalini pasta incorporates perfectly with the other ingredients but really any bite-sized pasta shape will work. (Got extra? Try this Ditalini Pasta with Bacon and Peas next!)
- Spinach: I use fresh spinach to add at the end. If you’re using frozen spinach, you’ll want to add it sooner so that it has time to cook.
- Grated Parmesan: to top it off! I recommend freshly grating the cheese for the best texture.
How to make Italian Sausage Soup:
This hearty Italian Sausage Soup is made in just one pot which makes for super easy prep and even easier cleanup! Scroll down to the recipe card for complete instructions.
- Cook the Italian sausage with the veggies.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the spinach until it wilts.
How to store Italian Sausage Soup:
I recommend serving this Italian Sausage Soup right away for the best pasta texture. However, leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze Italian Sausage Soup?
You can, but it’s best to freeze it before you add the pasta. Make the soup as directed up to that point, let it cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to serve, thaw it in the fridge, bring it back to a simmer on the stove, then add the pasta and cook just until the noodles are tender!
Serving suggestions:
With protein, veggies, and carbs, this Italian Sausage Soup can very easily be a complete meal all on its own!
However, if you do want to fill out your meal a bit, you can serve it next to a simple side salad with Italian dressing, homemade breadsticks, some of my Mom’s Homemade Buns, or Cheesy Garlic Bread!
Easy Italian Sausage Soup
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage, (mild or spicy)
- 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, chopped spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook and stir the sausage, carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat, until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot well to remove any stuck-on bits.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are nearly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the pasta, cover, and continue cooking about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
- Stir in the spinach. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and serve.
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- Meat swap: You can easily swap the Italian pork sausage out for Italian turkey sausage, plain pork or turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or ground beef. Keep in mind, Italian sausage is pretty heavily seasoned, so if you use something else you may want to add more seasonings to the soup!
- Add more veggies: This soup is already pretty packed with veggies but you can boost the nutrition even more by adding mushrooms zucchini, kale, broccoli, peas, you name it.
- Make it creamy: If you prefer a creamier texture, mix in a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream.
- Use another pasta: You can use any smaller pasta shape. Try it with orzo, macaroni, rotini, pasta shells, or even cheese tortellini!
- Spice it up: Give the soup a kick of heat by using spicy Italian sausage, adding diced jalapeño, a sprinkling in a touch of red pepper flakes.
- Make it meatless: You can easily swap the Italian sausage for a meatless variety or use beans instead. Keep in mind, this may require you to add more seasonings.
- Make Italian sausage tomato soup: You can easily make this Italian Sausage Soup into tomato soup by mixing in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes.
More soup recipes to try:
- Vegetable Soup — easily vegetarian and loaded with nutritious veggies!
- Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup — comforting and nostalgic.
- Sausage Tortellini Soup — Italian sausage in a flavorful tomato broth with tortellini.
- Smoked Sausage Minestrone — made with just 6 main ingredients!
- Beef and Barley Soup — a classic for good reason!
Melissa T. says
I made this today – it was delicious and easy and healthy! Excellent topped with Parmesan cheese and a slice of garlic bread on the side. This is one that I will definitely be making again – so warm and cozy for a very cold below 0 day in Pittsburgh! Thanks so much!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Melissa!
Leslie C says
Loved this simple soup. I had to add more broth on day 2 as the pasta soaked it up but it was fine. Shared it with another family and brought some for my work. Everyone enjoyed it.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Leslie!
Paula Tiver says
Made this soup a few weeks ago and saved it on Pinterest, because it’s delicious. Bringing it to my Son’s and Daughter’s of Italy meeting tonight for soup night. Made it like the recipe, also added zucchini.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Paula!
Robin says
I made this tonight for our group game night. There was nothing left with all folks having at least 2 bowls. To say it was a hit is an understatement!!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so happy it was enjoyed by all!
Jamie Crenshaw says
My family of 7 makes this all the time. It’s our favorite!!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad you love it as much as we do!
Maria says
This is the second time I’ve made this soup. First time was as written and definitely a five star for easy preparation and flavor. I just made it again with two changes. I added a can of diced tomatoes and the juice. Also, added kale instead of spinach. Kale looks much nice and has a better texture. Both times I cooked the pasta separately. Very tasty, easy to prepare soup that freezes perfectly. Enjoy!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Maria!
Marie Jacka says
This recipe is not only simple, anyone who has had it asks me for the recipe. Since I watch calories, I use Italian chicken sausage. Sometimes I leave the pasta out and always add more spinach. It’s so versatile and delicious. I sometimes use good canned diced tomatoes also. I personally love it!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Marie!
Bernice Malek says
This soup is cooking in the crockpot and smells amazing! I can’t wait to try it! 😋 It’s cold and blustery in Southern New York so a perfect day for a hearty soup. Thank you for this recipe!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Bernice! Enjoy!
Janet B says
This soup was delicious and very easy to make. Instead of red bell peppers I used a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes. I think the amount of pasta was a bit too much. I will definitely make this another time. I will definitely make this another time and use only 1c of pasta.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for sharing Janet!
Kathy says
This soup was amazing, I did a pound of ground sweet sausage, and a half of hot.added zucchini.. yum!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kathy!
April Lewis says
I went by the recipe, but the recipe didn’t say specific how to cut up the veggies, ? chopped/ sliced? I it says to eat immediately due to the noodle texture but I bet tomorrow the taste will be better. Give it a 6/10. Not much on this sausage soup. Thanks though for sharing.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi April! You’ll find the chopping recommendations in the ingredient list. The flavors will develop as it sits, yes, but then I would recommend to leave the pasta out until serving.
Caitlyn says
This was incredible! I skipped the celery and I added sweet potato and orzo. My family loved it! Definitely adding this soup to the meal rotation.
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Caitlyn!
Paula Kurth says
We tried this wonderful soup last night. It is delicious!! I need gluten free so I did not add pasta but I added two chopped potatoes and 6 ounces of mushrooms. Best new soup recipe for me in a while. My family loved it. Thank you!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Paula!
Vi says
The soup looks super flavorful and amazing and I can’t wait to try it! My question is the 10 minutes prep time-what ( if any) hacks or tools ( besides preminced garlic) do you use because I think it would take me 10 minutes just to wash/chop/prep the first 5-6 ingredients lol.
Vi says
*more than
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Vi! That’s fair. It’s really hard to estimate how long it takes every person to chop vegetables, so there are no special tricks. When I time myself to prep the vegetables, it takes me about 10 minutes. There isn’t much else that requires prep work.
Heather Pitterle says
This soup is instantly one of our favorites!! So much yum!!!! Thank you!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Heather!
Geraldine Pines says
Im trying tonight for the first time. Dont have spinach. Is there a good replacement.
Sylvie says
Very good soup. Used sausage from Sprouts. A good warm me up soup.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sylvie!
Maria says
This recipe is perfect!! I followed exactly and it tastes amazing with so much flavor! This is my 4th time making it over the last 2 months. My husband and I both crave it! AND it’s 80 degrees outside- we STILL want this soup!!
Ashley Fehr says
Well that is really saying something! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!