Comforty Soup Italian Style

Dive into a bowl of hearty comfort with this 'Comforty Soup Italian Style,' a soul-warming recipe brimming with rustic Italian flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder combines savory Italian sausage, tender cannellini beans, and nutrient-packed kale in a rich, tomato-infused broth. Aromatic garlic, oregano, and basil infuse the soup with robust Mediterranean flair, while ditalini pasta adds the perfect comforting touch. Ready in just over an hour, this satisfying dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan for the ultimate Italian-inspired experience. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this flavorful soup will become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups kale leaves, ribs removed and chopped
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
• 0 freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Step 2

Add the olive oil to the pot with the rendered sausage fat. Stir in the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

While the soup is simmering, rinse and prepare the kale and beans. Add the chopped kale and cannellini beans to the pot. Return the cooked sausage to the pot as well. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the uncooked pasta and let it cook directly in the soup until tender (according to package instructions, approximately 8-10 minutes).

Step 7

Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your comforting Italian-style soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4053.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3353.4

Total Fat 148.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 324.2mg	0%
Sodium 8317.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 163.6g	0%

Vitamin D 2IU	0%
Calcium 1428.9mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 6635.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 41.2%