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Italian Sausage Soup

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This Italian Sausage Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with savory sausage, vegetables, and pasta. It’s perfect for cozy dinners, packed with Italian spices and a boost of freshness from the spinach.

Ingredients

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  1. 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  4. 1 cup chopped celery
  5. 1 cup sliced carrots
  6. 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 1 teaspoon salt
  8. ¼ teaspoon pepper
  9. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  10. 1 (15-ounce) can Italian tomatoes (or diced)
  11. 32 ounces chicken broth
  12. 1 cup water
  13. 1 cup dry ditalini (or macaroni noodles)
  14. 1–2 cups spinach, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the Sausage:
    In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat and add onion, celery, red pepper, and carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add Seasoning:
    Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for another minute.
  • Stir in Broth and Tomatoes:
    Stir in the chicken broth, canned tomatoes, and water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook the Pasta:
    Turn heat to medium-high, then add the dry ditalini (or macaroni) pasta. Cover and stir occasionally. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  • Add Spinach:
    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve:
    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan and fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier soup, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • You can swap the ditalini pasta for other small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or small shells.
  • To make this soup ahead of time, prepare it up to step 4 and refrigerate or freeze for later use. Add spinach and pasta just before serving.
  • Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh basil for extra flavor!

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