Description
This Italian Sausage Soup is the ultimate cozy meal. With savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it’s a one-pot wonder that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or making ahead for meal prep, this soup delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Its versatility allows for substitutions to suit your taste, from adding pasta or beans to experimenting with spice levels. Each spoonful is packed with warmth, depth, and comfort, making it a family favorite that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed if necessary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Optional: small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until tender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return sausage to the pot, pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in dried herbs and red pepper flakes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add beans and/or pasta in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with fresh herbs and optional Parmesan or olive oil drizzle.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, brown sausage slightly longer.
- Cook pasta separately if you prefer it firmer.
- Adjust spice levels by choosing sweet or spicy sausage or adding more crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg