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Loads of flavor in this bowl! Juicy sausage, noodles, and smoky tomatoes all come together in a cozy, herby broth.
Delicious Ingredients:
- Bell pepper: Crunch and color
- Fresh basil: Makes everything bright
- Rotini pasta: Gets cooked right in the pot
- Quality beef broth: Ties everything together
- Fire-roasted tomatoes: Smoky punch
- Italian sausage: Spicy or sweet, up to you
- Fresh garlic: Lifts the whole dish
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Step-by-Step Directions:
- Finish Soup
- Sprinkle with Parmesan
- Ladle into bowls nice and hot
- Tweak salt or pepper to taste
- Toss in basil just before serving
- Cook Pasta
- Check the broth—add more if it looks low
- Stir while it cooks
- Let the rotini bubble till it's got some bite
- Dump pasta straight in, no extra pot
- Build Broth
- Let the mix come to a boil
- Chop up and throw in some bell pepper
- Season it your way
- Pour in tomatoes and broth
- Brown Sausage
- Mix in garlic at the end
- Drain off oil if you like less grease
- Sear sausages with an onion till brown
- Get sausage out of the casing
Storing Leftovers:
Pop it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Keep noodles in a separate container if you can.
What Goes Well:
Try it with a Caesar salad and some garlic bread on the side.
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Pro Tips:
- If you can, buy really good sausage
- Add extra broth anytime if it gets too thick
- Taste at the very end to check the flavor
- Keep an eye on the noodles—don't let them go mushy
Recipe FAQs
- → What sausage works best?
- Go for sweet or spicy Italian sausage, just pop it out of the casing first.
- → Why cook pasta separately?
- It keeps the noodles from turning soft and mushy, especially if you’ve got leftovers.
- → Can I freeze it?
- Sure thing, just skip the pasta till you reheat so it stays firm.
- → What pasta shape?
- Pick a short pasta like fusilli or rotini—they hang onto the soup well.
- → How to make it thicker?
- Cook it with the lid off for a bit or stir in some tomato paste.
Italian Sausage Soup
Steamy bowl of sausage, pasta, and tangy tomatoes with herby broth—tastes like a hug.
Ingredients
→ Base
→ Liquids
→ Pasta
→ Seasonings
→ For Serving
Steps
Scatter on basil, taste, add more salt or pepper if you like, then pile parmesan on top
Toss in pasta once it boils, put the lid on, turn it down and let it go for 15 minutes
Toss in garlic first, then dump in the tomatoes, stock, diced pepper, and your herbs and spices
Cook up the sausage and onions till they're browned, takes about 7 to 10 minutes, pour off any extra grease
Notes
- Want leftovers? Boil noodles on the side
- Add more broth if it's looking too thick
Required Equipment
- Big soup pot or Dutch oven
Allergen Information
Double-check every ingredient for potential allergens and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.
- Wheat is in here
- Has dairy if you use parmesan
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
This data is for informational purposes only and doesn’t replace medical advice.
- Calories: 388
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbs: 25 g
- Protein: 17 g