Description
Easy Italian Sausage Soup is a delightful one-pot meal that brings together the rich flavors of savory sausage, vibrant vegetables, and tender pasta in a comforting broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this soup requires just 10 minutes of prep time and is incredibly easy to make. With its nourishing ingredients and hearty texture, itβs sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Plus, itβs versatile enough to adapt with your favorite veggies or pasta shapes. Enjoy a warm bowl of goodness that not only warms your heart but also feeds your soul.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken 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, minced
- 1Β½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1Β½ teaspoons salt
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1Β½ cups dry ditalini pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground chicken sausage along with carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt to the pot; cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful bits.
- Bring to a simmer; then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are nearly tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Finally, stir in fresh spinach until wilted; adjust seasonings as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to include other vegetables like zucchini or kale. To prevent mushy pasta, consider cooking it separately and adding it just before serving.