Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (Removed from casing if present); 1 large onion, chopped fine; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ¼ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup dried orzo pasta; finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage (Removed from casing if present)
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
¼ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 bay leaf
½ cup dried orzo pasta
finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In a 4 quart Dutch oven, combine sausage, onion, carrot and celery; cook over medium heat until sausage is browned.
2
Drain well.
3
Add broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, rosemary, oreganobasil, thyme, fennel seeds and bay leaf to the sausage mixture.
4
Bring to boiling; reduce heat;simmer covered for 1 hour.
5
Add uncooked pasta to sausage mixture.
6
Return to boiling; reduce heat, cook uncovered for 30 minutes more; discard bay leaf.
7
If desired serve with shredded parmesan cheese.
8
Make Ahead Directions; Prepare as directed in first step (Do not add orzo) Cover and chill up to 2 days or you may freeze.
9
When ready to make reheat over medium heat until boiling and continue with recipe.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (Removed from casing if present), 1 large onion, chopped fine, 1 medium carrot, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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