Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Italian Sausage Soup with Spinach and Pasta. This hearty soup is packed with flavorful Italian sausage, nutritious spinach, tender pasta, and a savory broth. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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Italian Sausage Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the pasta and cook until tender, following package instructions.
- Wilt Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream just before serving.
- You can substitute kale or escarole for the spinach if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
