Description
Hearty Italian Sausage Pasta Soup is a warm, comforting dish filled with savory sausage, tender pasta, and vibrant vegetables, ideal for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz short pasta (shells or elbows)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 2 cups bell peppers, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil and parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until golden. Add onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and water; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Add cooked pasta and fresh herbs into the soup pot; stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg