Description
Hearty Sausage and Vegetable Soup warms hungry souls with rich, comforting flavors from Italian sausage and farm-fresh vegetables. Simmering in one pot, this rustic dish delivers pure satisfaction that draws friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Sausage Preparation: Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame. Crumble sausage and cook until golden brown, eliminating excess grease.
- Vegetable Infusion: Introduce onion and garlic, sautéing until aromatic. Incorporate carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper, allowing them to soften and release their flavors.
- Liquid and Seasoning Blend: Pour diced tomatoes, broth, and herbs into the pot. Elevate heat to boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer, letting vegetables tenderize for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Final Touches: Fold in green beans and pasta, continuing to simmer until ingredients reach desired consistency. Gently wilt spinach into the mixture, creating a vibrant and nutritious soup.
- Presentation: Calibrate seasoning to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve piping hot alongside rustic bread or crisp crackers.
Notes
- Select fresh, flavorful sausage like Italian or spicy varieties to enhance the soup’s overall taste and depth.
- Adjust broth amount based on desired soup thickness; add more liquid if too dense or simmer longer to reduce.
- Add softer vegetables like zucchini later to prevent overcooking and maintain their texture and nutritional value.
- Replace pasta with quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb option; use plant-based sausage for vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg