Sausage Bread Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Sausage Bread Soup is the ultimate all-in-one meal that brings rustic Italian flavors straight to your bowl. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a robust tomato base with tender cubes of crusty bread that soak up every delicious drop. Enhanced with fresh thyme and rosemary, each spoonful delivers layers of depth and richness. In just 50 minutes from start to finish, this one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Top it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a touch of fresh parsley for a satisfying meal that’s as visually inviting as it is delicious. Ideal for serving a hungry crowd, this soup is the perfect way to reinvent day-old bread into a soul-warming masterpiece.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups stale or day-old crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add the sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

4. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

6. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

7. Stir in the cubed bread and let it soak in the broth for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and integrated into the soup.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

9. Serve the soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (543.2g)

Calories		630
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		28.8 g	37%
	Saturated Fat	8.7 g	43%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		66 mg	22%
Sodium		2185 mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate		65.2 g	24%
	Dietary Fiber	6.5 g	23%
	Total Sugars	11.4 g
Protein		29.3 g	59%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		214 mg	16%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		869 mg	18%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1539 cal (40.5%%)

Protein: 699 cal (18.4%%)

Carbs: 1564 cal (41.1%%)