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Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

This top-rated pasta soup features Italian sausage, chopped veggies, canned diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.  Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup




James Carrier
 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausages
 3 carrots (12 oz. total), peeled and chopped
 1 onion (12 oz.), peeled and chopped
 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
 3 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth
 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini (white) beans, rinsed and drained
 1 tablespoon dried basil
 2 cups dried large shell-shaped pasta
 4 quarts spinach leaves (about 12 oz.), rinsed
  Salt and pepper
  About 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

Squeeze sausages from casings into an 8- to 10-quart pan over high heat and stir often, breaking them apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon out and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.

Step 2
2

Add carrots, onion, and garlic; stir often until onion is limp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes (including juice), beans, and basil and bring to a boil.

Step 3
3

Add pasta, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender to bite, about 10 minutes. Skim and discard fat. Stir in spinach and cook just until it is wilted, about 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup from the pan, or pour into a tureen. Offer parmesan cheese to add to taste.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 49mg17%
Sodium 947mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Protein 29g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.