Description
Spicy sausage soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul on chilly nights. Bursting with rich flavors from smoky Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices, this hearty dish will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. In just under an hour, you can whip up a delightful meal that brings everyone together, especially when served alongside crusty bread or over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (remove casings)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it apart until cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; saut? until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth; bring to a simmer while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes), then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg