Quick Italian Sausage Soup
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick Italian Sausage Soup—a hearty, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Packed with tender Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a medley of diced vegetables—including carrots, celery, and onions—this comforting soup is simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic oregano and basil. A splash of canned diced tomatoes adds a bright, tangy depth of flavor, while optional Parmesan cheese offers a rich finishing touch. Perfect for a cozy meal, this easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser for busy nights and can be paired with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it’s a delicious, one-pot dinner that you’ll come back to again and again!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 canned diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce can)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Remove the casings from the Italian sausage (if applicable) and add the sausage to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside. Leave the drippings in the pot for extra flavor.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and return the cooked sausage to the pot.
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 791 mg | 17% | |
*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.
