Description
This Italian Sausage Soup with Spinach and Pasta is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, nutritious spinach, and tender pasta, this soup is a satisfying one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Italian Sausage Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add the sausage and cook until browned. Transfer sausage to a plate.
- Cook vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened. Stir in oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add ingredients: Return sausage to the pot, add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Cook pasta: Add pasta and cook until al dente. Stir in spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- To make this soup gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or omit pasta entirely.
- For a heartier soup, add drained white beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
