Description
Sausage Minestrone Soup is a rich and hearty Italian-inspired one-pot meal, loaded with vegetables, beans, pasta, and flavorful sausage in a savory tomato broth. It’s the ultimate cozy, comforting soup—easy to make, deeply satisfying, and perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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1 small zucchini, diced
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 (15 oz) can beans (kidney, cannellini, or garbanzo), drained and rinsed
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6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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3/4 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
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Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
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Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
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Brown the Sausage
In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, crumbling as it cooks. Remove and set aside. -
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pot, add remaining oil. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened. -
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. -
Return Sausage and Add Beans
Add cooked sausage and drained beans. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors. -
Add Pasta and Zucchini
Stir in pasta and zucchini. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is tender. -
Finish with Greens
Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in grated Parmesan or a splash of cream before serving.
For best results when freezing, cook and store pasta separately.
Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or your favorite sausage variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minute
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: sausage minestrone, one-pot soup, Italian soup, minestrone with sausage