Best 8 Simple Italian Sausage Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italy with our simple yet satisfying Italian sausage soup. This hearty and comforting soup is a symphony of bold flavors, featuring succulent Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, this soup is a great way to enjoy the hearty flavors of Italy without leaving your kitchen.

Our collection of recipes provides a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From the classic Italian sausage soup to a lighter version made with ground turkey, there's a recipe for everyone. We also offer a vegetarian sausage soup that's packed with vegetables and bursting with flavor.

So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to Italy. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you'll be able to create a delicious and authentic Italian sausage soup that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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This is one of my favorite soups and it always gets rave reviews! Salad, hard rolls and wine make a meal! You can make this 24 hours ahead of time without the noodles and wait to add the spinach noodles until soup is reheated for serving. Yummy! Serve topped with grated Parmesan!

Provided by Perri Pender

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 ¼ cups dry red wine
5 cups beef broth
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 zucchini, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) package spinach fettuccine pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan, reserving 3 tablespoons.
  • Cook garlic and onion in reserved fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, basil, and oregano. Transfer to a slow cooker, and stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain water, and add pasta to the slow cooker. Simmer for a few minutes, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1609.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SIMPLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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"This is definitely a meal on its own. It smells so good while cooking. The men are always glad to walk in the door after work and see this on the stove." -Joan Oakland, Troy, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 large onion, halved and sliced
6 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces uncooked linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, bouillon, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in linguine. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until linguine is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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This full-bodied soup will satisfy every size of appetite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 Italian sausage links
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat. Add a small amount of hot water. Cover and cook until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cut into 1/4-in. slices and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Add spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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A hearty winter favorite.

Provided by SALLYJUN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. Stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. Cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove from heat, and add spinach. Replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. Soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1258.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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This is a wonderful, easy soup that is quick to put together for a nice weekend lunch or supper. You will probably have all the ingredients on hand, so why not make it tonight? I found this recipe on the internet.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Spinach

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 cups Baby Spinach, packed, rinsed and torn
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In Dutch Oven, brown sausage with garlic.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans with their liquid and zucchini.
  • Cover and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in spinach.
  • Cover and allow spinach to cook in the steam from the soup for another 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 1699.5, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 22.1

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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Loaded with zesty sausage and an array of veggies, this soup will hit the spot! A hint of brown sugar balances the heat with a little sweetness, making it a real crowd-pleaser. "I'm part owner of a small tavern, and on Saturdays, we provide soups and deli sandwiches free of charge. Our patrons love this recipe," writes Dan Bute of Ottawa, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup frozen Italian vegetables
3/4 cup julienned green, sweet red and/or yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Drain sausage; add to soup and heat through., Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TOMATO SOUP



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If you love sausage and tomatoes, you are going to love this combination I created for this recipe.

Provided by Louise M. Soweski

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package bulk turkey sausage
1 large onion, cut into chunks
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
½ (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1 cup rigatoni pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, cooking and stirring until onion is tender, about 5 minutes more. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in carrots; cook and stir until carrots start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, and tomato sauce into turkey mixture. Stir in bay leaves. Continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add rigatoni pasta; cook and stir until pasta is cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1421.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI SOUP



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Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. -Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain., Add broth, tomatoes, basil and parsley; bring to a boil. Stir in zucchini and orzo; return to a boil. Cook, covered, until zucchini and orzo are tender, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the sausage. This will prevent it from browning properly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Italian sausage soup that your family and friends will love.

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