Easy Italian Sausage Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431cal
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!
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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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Notes
Storage:
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.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. I recommend doing so before you add the pasta. To freeze, assemble the soup as directed up until you add the pasta. Let it cool completely, then place it in an airtight container and store it in the freezer.
When you're ready to enjoy, thaw the broth and veggie mixture in the fridge, bring to a simmer on the stove, then add in the pasta and finish out the recipe as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 409grams | Calories: 431cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6254IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg