Description
Warm and hearty, this Italian Sausage Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Bursting with robust flavors from Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it’s a delightful blend that brings family and friends together. Whether you’re snuggled under a blanket or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make soup will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and any desired additional vegetables; let simmer for about five minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini pasta; cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or adjust spice levels to suit your palate. For a creamier texture, stir in sour cream or cream cheese just before serving.