Quick Italian Sausage Soup

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Quick Italian Sausage Soup—a hearty, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Packed with tender Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a medley of diced vegetables—including carrots, celery, and onions—this comforting soup is simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic oregano and basil. A splash of canned diced tomatoes adds a bright, tangy depth of flavor, while optional Parmesan cheese offers a rich finishing touch. Perfect for a cozy meal, this easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser for busy nights and can be paired with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it’s a delicious, one-pot dinner that you’ll come back to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 canned diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce can)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Remove the casings from the Italian sausage (if applicable) and add the sausage to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside. Leave the drippings in the pot for extra flavor.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and return the cooked sausage to the pot.

Step 9

Simmer the soup for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.

Step 11

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 12

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2097.5 grams (2097.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2086

Total Fat 150.90g	193%
Saturated Fat 54.70g	274%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.80g
Cholesterol 411mg	137%
Sodium 8152mg	354%
Total Carbohydrate 61.70g	22%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 28.30g
Protein 125.20g	250%

Vitamin D 205IU	1026%
Calcium 1052mg	81%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 4030mg	86%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 11.7%