Description
Cozy up with this Italian Ground Sausage Soup, a hearty, veggie-packed, family-friendly meal ready in just 35 minutes! Loaded with flavorful sausage, fresh spinach and arugula, carrots, celery, and a rich broth—this soup is comforting, healthy, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Optional pasta makes it even more filling, and kids can help with simple prep tasks, making it a fun family cooking experience.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (15-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups bone broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach and arugula
- Optional: 4 oz dried pasta of your choice
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Heat sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add seasonings halfway through cooking and cook until browned.
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Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook until thickened.
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Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
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Stir in spinach and arugula until wilted.
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If adding in… Cook pasta either in the soup or separately until al dente.
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Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Alternative Proteins: Ground pork, chicken, beef, or turkey sausage.
- Alternative Greens: All spinach, all arugula, or frozen spinach.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze without pasta up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: One-Pot, stove top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
