Spicy Sausage Soup with Hominy
Dive into the bold and comforting flavors of Spicy Sausage Soup with Hominy, a hearty one-pot meal packed with zesty Italian sausage, vibrant red bell peppers, and tender hominy. This flavor-rich soup is infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, then simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth base. Diced tomatoes add a subtle tang, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime elevate the dish with a refreshing finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is an ideal choice for flavorful weeknight dinners or warming family meals. Pair it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying bowl of spice-forward comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (hot or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 ounces Canned hominy, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 whole Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm up.
Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté the vegetables in the rendered fat for 5-6 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon.
Add the drained and rinsed hominy, cooked sausage, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the soup uncovered for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed with additional salt, pepper, or spices.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.4 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.5 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 7480 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.8 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3208 mg | 68% | |
*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.
