Hot Italian Sausage Soup
Warm up your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Hot Italian Sausage Soup, a dish that combines bold spices with wholesome, comforting ingredients. Perfect for cozy nights, this vibrant soup features savory hot Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth infused with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of small pasta and fresh spinach creates a satisfying texture, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and parsley brings a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for an irresistible meal. Whether you're craving a satisfying soup recipe or searching for Italian-inspired comfort food, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Hot Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 pieces Celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 5 ounces Fresh spinach, chopped
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove the casings from the hot Italian sausage and crumble the meat into the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
After 20 minutes of simmering, add the cooked sausage back into the soup along with the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
Gently stir in the chopped spinach and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Optional: Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.7 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 12829 mg | 558% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.2 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.8 g | ||
| Protein | 184.9 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1355 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 5123 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
