Tomato Rice and Italian Sausage Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, Tomato Rice and Italian Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This one-pot wonder features tender crumbles of Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth infused with rustic dried herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of long-grain rice lends a satisfying texture, making this soup both nourishing and filling. Balanced with a hint of sweetness from sugar and depth from garlic and celery, every spoonful is a symphony of savory taste. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan and vibrant parsley, this soup is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this recipe is an easy way to bring bold Italian-inspired flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked rice, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the pot and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3098.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2394.7

Total Fat 143.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 314.4mg	0%
Sodium 10760.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 126.1g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 1205.8mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 5603.1mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 26.9%