Italian Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts); 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium; 1/2 cup fresh kale, shredded (or other greens); 1/3 cup orzo (other other small pasta); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
1/2 cup fresh kale, shredded (or other greens)
1/3 cup orzo (other other small pasta)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

1
In a 5 or 6 quart dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up with a large spoon. After the meat starts to brown, add the red wine vinegar. (It will make the sausage easier to break into small pieces.).
2
Add the olive oil, onion, leek, and carrots, and cook over medium until the vegetables begin to soften.
3
Add the dried herbs, zucchini and garlic, and cook for several more minutes. (The heat should be high enough that there is some browning on the bottom of the pan.).
4
Add the can of crushed tomatoes and cook for about five minutes.
5
Add the broth, beans, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Reduce heat and cook at a low simmer for at least one hour. Longer cooking will produce better flavor.
7
Raise the heat until the soup begins to bubble. Add the kale and pasta, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the pasta is soft.
8
For a thinner soup, add one cup additional broth or hot water during cooking.

274

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

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