Description
This Easy Italian Sausage Soup is a comforting, one-pot dish that brings together savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. It features hearty ground sausage—substituted here with lean turkey or chicken—combined with vibrant vegetables and tender pasta. Each bowl showcases a delightful medley of textures and tastes, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices. Whether served as a main course or paired with crusty bread and a fresh salad, this soup is sure to warm your heart and please your palate.
Ingredients
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- 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, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups dry ditalini pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the ground sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Add carrots, celery, onion, and red bell pepper; cook until vegetables soften.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom to release any flavorful bits.
- Bring to a simmer; then reduce heat to medium-low and cover for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cover again and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Mix in the chopped spinach before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg