Italian Sausage Soup
A hearty and flavorful Italian sausage soup, perfect for chilly evenings and easy to prepare for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lbs Italian sausage Choose sweet or spicy according to preference.
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for garnish.
- 1 cup Ditalini pasta Can substitute with any small pasta shape.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 medium Carrots Diced.
- 2 stalks Celery Diced.
- 6 cups Chicken broth Or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- 1 tsp Thyme Dried.
- 1 tsp Oregano Dried.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and add it to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until browned.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Can be served with crusty bread or a fresh green salad. Consider garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for added flavor.