Description
Warm up with this hearty Italian Sausage Ditalini Minestrone Soup, perfect for cozy dinners or chilly evenings. This comforting dish features tender ditalini pasta, savory sausage, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth. Each bowl offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it not only satisfying but also nutritious. Quick to prepare and customizable, you can easily make this soup your own by swapping in seasonal veggies or different beans. Enjoy it as a warm meal on its own or pair it with crusty bread for a fulfilling dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage (or beef/turkey)
- 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 black pepper, to taste
- 15 oz beans (black or white, drained and rinsed)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into bite-sized pieces until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion, carrot, zucchini, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir in the beans, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Add ditalini pasta, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg