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Italian Sausage Minestrone Soup
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or small shells)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and zucchini, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Add the cannellini beans, small pasta, dried oregano, and dried basil to the pot, and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Italian Sausage Minestrone Soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Minestrone soup, a hearty Italian vegetable soup, has a rich history dating back to ancient Rome. The addition of Italian sausage brings a savory, meaty flavor to this classic dish. The soup's origins can be traced to the Italian region of Lombardy, where it was traditionally prepared with seasonal vegetables, beans, and pasta. Today, chefs in Tuscany, known for their rustic and flavorful cuisine, often add Italian sausage to minestrone for an extra layer of depth and richness. The best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Italian trattorias, where chefs take pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. To make the perfect minestrone with Italian sausage, it's essential to use high-quality, well-seasoned sausage and a variety of fresh vegetables to create a robust and satisfying flavor profile.
60 min
6
350 calories
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