Ski Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Ski Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, bulk; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped (warmed slightly in the microwave, about 1 minute); 2 cups cold water; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon season salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 lb ditalini, cooked per package instructions; 1 cup warm water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage, bulk
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped (warmed slightly in the microwave, about 1 minute)
2 cups cold water
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon season salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 lb ditalini, cooked per package instructions
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Brown sausage in a 4 quart saucepan.
2
Add the onion and celery.
3
Simmer on medium heat until onion becomes soft; about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the cold water, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and Worcestershire sauce.
5
Add in garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, chili powder.
6
Stir in the brown sugar.
7
Simmer on low for 2-3 hours.
8
Wisk together the cornstarch and warm water until smooth. Pour into soup and stir until dissolved. Repeat until desired thickness.
9
Serve over cooked ditalini pasta.

222

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, bulk, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 cup celery, chopped (warmed slightly in the microwave, about 1 minute), 2 cups cold water, and more.

Yes, Ski 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!

Ski Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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