Description
Warm up your evenings with this hearty Italian Sausage Soup, a comforting dish that encapsulates the essence of Italian cuisine. Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender pasta, and flavorful sausage, this one-pot meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. The rich tomato-based broth infused with apple vinegar adds a delightful tang that elevates each spoonful. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this soup can accommodate whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. Enjoy it as a satisfying main course or serve alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, turkey, or chicken sausage
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry apple vinegar
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1½ cups dried small pasta
- Fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in the same pot; sauté onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add carrots and celery; cook until tender.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini; cook for another few minutes.
- Add garlic and apple vinegar; bring to a boil.
- Mix in chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasoning, and cooked sausage; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pasta; cook until al dente.
- Stir in parsley and season to taste before serving with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, throw in spinach or kale towards the end of cooking. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.