COUNTRY ITALIAN SOUP

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My mom gave me this recipe a few years back, and it quickly became a family favorite. It's very flavorful and hearty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 bay leaf
2 medium zucchini, sliced

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, onion and celery until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the water, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in zucchini; simmer 8-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Awhau Mogaji
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.


Rafaqat Rana
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This soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Tasnimul Tabib
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Riaz Bhachar
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.


elite cool
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jahdae James
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Anel Van zyl
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mariam Veerigadu
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sausage adds a nice touch of spice.


muna guley
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


kaycee Goodman
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Robert Motlhokodise
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I made this soup for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great soup to serve with a crusty bread or salad.


Sancho
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and onions and it was delicious.


Bokamoso Segapo
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, so I used ground beef instead. It was still really good.


Robert Clark
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil.


Abu Raihan
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Nakabuye Serah
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I added some chopped spinach and kale to this soup and it was even better. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Abdirahman Ahmed
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it turned out great.


maria shahriari
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Wesal khan
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This soup was a hit with my family! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I especially loved the combination of sausage, vegetables, and pasta.