Italian Sausage Soup (lg) Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Cook the Sausage

   In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the sausage and set it aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add olive oil if needed, then add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the cooked sausage back into the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Spinach

   After 20 minutes, stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for about 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve the Soup

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.