Hot Italian Sausage Soup

Warm up your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Hot Italian Sausage Soup, a dish that combines bold spices with wholesome, comforting ingredients. Perfect for cozy nights, this vibrant soup features savory hot Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth infused with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of small pasta and fresh spinach creates a satisfying texture, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and parsley brings a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for an irresistible meal. Whether you're craving a satisfying soup recipe or searching for Italian-inspired comfort food, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Hot Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 pieces Celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup Small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 5 ounces Fresh spinach, chopped
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove the casings from the hot Italian sausage and crumble the meat into the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 6

After 20 minutes of simmering, add the cooked sausage back into the soup along with the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Gently stir in the chopped spinach and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Optional: Serve with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3485.4 grams (3485.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3152

Total Fat 144.70g	186%
Saturated Fat 53.40g	267%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 415mg	138%
Sodium 12829mg	558%
Total Carbohydrate 281.20g	102%
Dietary Fiber 32.10g	115%
Total Sugars 63.80g
Protein 184.90g	370%

Vitamin D 24IU	119%
Calcium 1355mg	104%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 5123mg	109%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 35.5%