Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Soup with Rice

Name: Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Soup with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Mild Italian Chicken Sausage, Removed From Casing; 1 Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 Yellow Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; 2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth; 1/4 teaspoons Italian Herb Blend; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 Dried Bay Leaf; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 cups Cooked White Rice; 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Mild Italian Chicken Sausage, Removed From Casing
1 Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
1 Yellow Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1/4 teaspoons Italian Herb Blend
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 Dried Bay Leaf
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 cups Cooked White Rice
1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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In a large pot, brown ground sausage on medium-high heat.
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Stir and cook until browned then drain grease if necessary.
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Reduce heat to medium and add bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
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Cook, stirring intermittently, until onions and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian herb blend, red pepper flakes and bay leaf.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Serve with rice and shredded Parmesan.
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Adapted from Skinnytaste.com.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Mild Italian Chicken Sausage, Removed From Casing, 1 Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced, 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced, 1 Yellow Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Soup with Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!