Description
This Sausage Minestrone Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal loaded with rich Italian flavors. Juicy sausage, tender vegetables, savory beans, and pasta come together in a tomato-based broth that’s comforting, satisfying, and nourishing. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week, this soup is flavorful, filling, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup small pasta (like ditalini, elbows, or small shells)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
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Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
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Add Tomatoes & Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
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Add Beans & Pasta: Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, and pasta. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
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Finish with Greens: Stir in spinach or kale and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
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Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage for a spicier soup.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta or rice.
To prevent mushy pasta, cook it separately and add just before serving if storing leftovers.
The soup freezes well—just freeze without pasta and add fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: sausage minestrone soup, one pot dinner, hearty soup, Italian soup, meal prep soup