Description
Easy Italian Sausage Soup is a comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with its rich, savory flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder combines hearty Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage, browning it while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the sliced carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the spinach or kale along with Italian seasoning. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg