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30 Minute Italian Sausage and Sweet Pepper Soup

30 Minute Italian Sausage and Pepper Soup

This soup is packed with comfort and hearty flavor and can be on the table in 30 minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author Olive Jude

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 2-3 red peppers diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 package pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried fennel
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Large handful or more of fresh baby spinach
  • parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  2. Add the sausage and brown, breaking it up into bite sized pieces.
  3. When sausage is about half-way browned, add onion and peppers.
  4. Cook until onion and peppers are softened.
  5. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle a tbsp of flour over the top and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the seasonings, stir and cook for about 2-3 more minutes.
  8. Add the chicken broth.
  9. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  11. When ready to serve, add in the pasta and the spinach and carefully stir to combine.
  12. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is forgiving so if you desire more of one spice over another, add what suits you. And for some heat, toss in some red pepper flakes.
If you have a red or white wine open and the pan needs to be deglazed, feel free to add a splash before adding in the broth.