Mary's Italian Sausage Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with Italian-inspired flavors, Mary’s Italian Sausage Soup is the perfect comfort food for any season. This soul-soothing soup features savory Italian sausage paired with a medley of fresh vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a robust tomato and herb-infused broth. With tender pasta and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, each spoonful delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Ready in under an hour and perfect for serving six, this one-pot recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 cup Small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 5

Return the cooked sausage to the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Add the diced zucchini and pasta to the soup. Continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3611.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2397.6

Total Fat 139.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.8g
Cholesterol 365.9mg	0%
Sodium 9592.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 54.5g
Protein 131.1g	0%

Vitamin D 183.4IU	0%
Calcium 615.6mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 6193.8mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 26.8%