Italian Sausage Ditalini Minestrone Soup
Warm up your evenings with a bowl of Italian Sausage Ditalini Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of hearty ingredients and comforting flavors. This soup features juicy sausage, vibrant vegetables, and tender ditalini pasta simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this easy-to-make dish brings everyone together for a cozy meal. Customizable to suit your tastes, it’s ideal for meal prep as it tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large zucchini, washed and diced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 15 oz black or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta or pasta of your choice, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in chopped onion, carrot, zucchini, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add rinsed beans, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like fresh herbs or croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg