Description
Sausage Minestrone Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the beloved flavors of classic minestrone with the richness of Italian sausage. This savory soup is brimming with an assortment of nutritious vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and spinach, making it not just delicious but also a wholesome meal option. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, allowing you to enjoy a steaming bowl of goodness any day of the week. With its customizable nature, you can easily swap in your favorite veggies or proteins to make it uniquely yours. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces mild Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 & 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 & 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 ounces) Italian style diced tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup yellow squash, chopped
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano to the pot; sauté for about five minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for about 30–45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the beans, zucchini, and yellow squash; bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer again.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook for an additional ten minutes until tender.
- Turn off heat and stir in baby spinach; let wilt for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg