ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP RECIPE
This Italian sausage soup is hearty, flavorful, and comforting. Spicy sausage, vegetables, and tender pasta simmer in a savory broth, making it a perfect meal for weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup small pasta like ditalini or elbow
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
Brown Sausage:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add Broth and Tomatoes:
- Return sausage to the pot. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cook Pasta:
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach and cook 2 more minutes.
Serve:
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Soup can be prepared a day in advance; store in fridge and reheat gently.
- Flavor Boost: Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat or fresh herbs for more aroma.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with crusty bread or garlic breadsticks.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Use gluten-free pasta to make gluten-free.
- Storage Tips: Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months.