Description
A cozy and comforting Italian Sausage Pasta Soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a family-friendly one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up and cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, cooking according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach just before serving, allowing it to wilt (about 1 minute).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with garnished Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently before serving. For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg