Description
This comforting minestrone soup with sausage is a delightful blend of tender vegetables and savory Italian sausage simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s an inviting dish that warms the soul and satisfies the palate. With vibrant colors and robust flavors, this soup turns any meal into a cozy gathering. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to adapt to your pantry, it’s sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crispy.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in canned tomatoes; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in spinach or kale along with basil and oregano.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg