Zuppa by Luisa Recipe

Name: Zuppa by Luisa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cups chicken broth; 3 cups cabbage, shredded; 2 baking potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 carrots, scraped and chopped; 2 turnips, peeled and chopped; 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 cup frozen English peas; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; 1 teaspoon dried whole basil; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; salt and pepper; 2 cups small seashell macaroni, uncooked; parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups chicken broth
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, scraped and chopped
2 turnips, peeled and chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen English peas
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried whole basil
½ teaspoon ground allspice
salt and pepper
2 cups small seashell macaroni, uncooked
parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Remove and discard the casing from the sausage.
2
Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until the sausage is browned, stirring to crumble meat.
3
Drain well, and set aside.
4
Saute the onion and garlic in oil in a large Dutch oven until tender.
5
Add the reserved sausage and broth; stir well.
6
Bring to a boil; stir in the cabbage and next 9 ingredients.
7
Return the mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Add macaroni; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
9
Ladle the soup into individual soup bowls.
10
Sprinkle each serving with Pamesan cheese.

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

161

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Zuppa by Luisa falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Zuppa by Luisa

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