Hearty Italian Ratatouille Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Italian Ratatouille Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 lb mild Italian sausage; 1 cup zucchini, sliced quartered lengthwise; 1 cup yellow squash, sliced quartered lengthwise; 1 small eggplant, 1-inch cubed; 1 red bell pepper, 1-inch pieces; 1 cup portabella mushroom; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; salt, pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion
1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 cup zucchini, sliced quartered lengthwise
1 cup yellow squash, sliced quartered lengthwise
1 small eggplant, 1-inch cubed
1 red bell pepper, 1-inch pieces
1 cup portabella mushroom
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
salt, pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh basil

1
Heat olive oil in large pot, and saute onion.
2
Remove casings from Italian sausage and cut up into 1 inch pieces, add to pan.
3
Cook sausage until brown about 10 minutes, remove from pan and drain half the fat.
4
Add the zucchini, squash, eggplant, red pepper, mushrooms and salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, and sausage to the pot, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium/low - low to a simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage is cooked through.
7
Stir in fresh basil in last 5 minutes.
8
You can reduce the fat and calories by using a turkey based sausage, or make this a vegetarian dish by using a soy/tofu sausage or even garbanzo beans.

170

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, 1 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 cup zucchini, sliced quartered lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Hearty Italian Ratatouille Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Italian Ratatouille Soup

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