Description
Hearty italian sausage soup brings warmth and comfort to winter evenings, blending robust flavors with rustic ingredients. Savory sausage, tender vegetables, and rich broth create a satisfying meal that draws diners closer to Italy’s culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
Tomatoes and Broth:
- 1 (28 ounces/794 grams) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 1.5 cups (210 grams) rotini pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Brown italian sausage and diced onions in a large pot over medium-high heat until meat is caramelized and onions are translucent, approximately 8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the meat, then quickly incorporate minced garlic, stirring for 45 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, creating a robust liquid base for the soup.
- Increase heat to high, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce temperature and add uncooked pasta.
- Cover pot and simmer for 12-15 minutes, gently stirring intermittently to prevent pasta from sticking to bottom of pot.
- Once pasta reaches al dente consistency, remove from heat and fold in fresh chopped basil leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, generously garnishing each bowl with freshly grated parmesan cheese for added richness and depth of flavor.
Notes
- Customize meat by choosing mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on flavor preference.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking for smoother texture and easier breaking apart.
- Use whole wheat pasta for added nutrition and heartier consistency.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta to make recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg