Easy Sausage Soup Recipe
During the cold weather months, soup recipes are the most popular on my website. I made this soup on a miserable, rainy, cold dreary day and my daughter had a terrible cold and this really hit the spot. This soup with Italian sausage and veggies is hearty and it’s pure comfort food in a bowl. If you know someone who says that soup is not a meal, this satisfying recipe will prove them wrong. The soup reminds me and my family of one of our all-time favorite soups, 30-Minute Lasagna Soup. The tomato-ey beef broth along with the sausage is just perfect, the rice adds a comforting dimension. there is great texture from the zucchini and green beans, and the fresh basil and lemon juice really brighten it up. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, which is nice for many people or if you’re serving it to a mixed group with dietary restrictions. Many soup recipes rely on noodles and/or use a dairy-based cheese sauce but not this one.
Italian Sausage Soup Ingredients
To make the Italian sausage vegetable soup, you’ll need:
Italian sausage Olive oil Sweet Vidalia onion Garlic Beef broth Canned petite diced tomatoes Oregano Cayenne Cooked rice Zucchini Green beans Fresh basil Lemon juice
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Italian Sausage Soup
This soup is beyond easy, ready in under 30 minutes, made in one pot, and is full of robust flavor! So easy and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes, making this ground sausage soup perfect for busy weeknights!
Tips for Making Italian Sausage Soup
I did not drain the sausage after it finished cooking, but you can if desired. Note that the fat keeps the rice from sticking and adds flavor to the broth. Because I used lower/no salt-added products, I added a total of about 3 teaspoons of salt to the soup but this will vary based on personal preference and products used. Remember that rice is also bland and benefits from adequate salt. Lastly, the Italian sausage vegetable soup may seem quite brothy initially, but in time the rice and vegetables absorb some of the broth, reducing the brothiness.
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