Sausage Minestrone Soup
Warm up with this hearty Sausage Minestrone Soup, packed with flavor and perfect for cozy nights!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven Use for cooking the soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 cups ditalini pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 6-8 minutes. If needed, drain excess grease and set the sausage aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and zucchini, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cannellini beans, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes or as per package instructions. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Mix in the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Enjoy this comforting soup with a side of crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.