Italian Sausage Soup

Name: Italian Sausage Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds Italian sausage ((we used a mixture of hot and mild) ); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, cut into rounds or half moons; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2 medium bell peppers, diced; 1.5 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt ((to taste)); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons ground fennel ((optional)); 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (to taste); 10-12 cloves garlic, minced ((about 1 head of garlic)); 5 - 6 cups chicken broth ((to reach desired consistency)); 15 ounces tomato sauce ((about 1 can)); 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes ((about 1 can)); Parmesan rind ((optional)); 16 ounces orzo ((optional, and can sub any small pasta of choice like Ditalini)); 5 ounces baby spinach; Handful of fresh basil leaves ((optional and to taste)); 1 cup half and half ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

This Italian Sausage Soup is super easy to put together with just a few ingredients that you have in your pantry and fridge, and makes for a flavorful, hearty, and comforting dinner!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:29:22 GMT