Description
A heartwarming soup featuring savory Italian sausage, flavorful broth, and hearty pasta, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz small pasta (like ditalini or shells)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, and spinach)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until nicely caramelized.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach and herbs, then season with salt and pepper. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Pairs well with crusty garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg