Italian Chicken Sausage Soup Recipe

This hearty, warming Italian Chicken Sausage Soup is made with savory sausage, tender white beans, and fresh spinach, ready in just 45 minutes. The rich broth takes on a deep flavor as the sausage simmers alongside the aromatic vegetables. I love making a big batch of this for easy weeknight lunches.

Why This Classic Works

I used to think soup needed hours to develop flavor, but using quality Italian sausage does the heavy lifting instantly. The fennel and garlic in the meat season the broth as it cooks, creating a complex taste without a long simmer.

One mistake I made early on was adding the spinach too soon, which turned it mushy and brown. Now I stir it in right at the end so it keeps its vibrant green color and fresh bite.

Italian Chicken Sausage Soup Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb (450g) Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced into coins
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

How To Make Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

1. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook for 5-7 minutes while breaking it apart until browned.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, then bring to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmering for 15-20 minutes.
4. Finish and Serve: Stir in the white beans and fresh spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the greens wilt, then season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Watch the salt: Sausage and broth can be salty, so taste the soup before adding extra salt at the very end.
• Rind trick: If you have a parmesan rind, throw it into the broth while it simmers for extra umami depth.
• Spice level: Use spicy Italian chicken sausage if you want a kick, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the onions.

What To Serve With Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

Serve this soup with a slice of crusty garlic bread to soak up the savory broth. A crisp green salad with a bright vinaigrette also balances the richness of the sausage perfectly.

How To Store

Leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container. You can freeze this soup for up to 3 months, though the vegetables may be slightly softer upon reheating.

FAQs

• Can I use turkey sausage instead? Yes, turkey sausage works just as well, though you might need a pinch more fennel or seasoning to match the flavor profile.
• Do I have to peel the casings? Removing casings gives you nice crumbles of meat, but you can slice the links into coins if you prefer that texture.
• Can I add pasta? Absolutely, add 1 cup of small pasta like ditalini during the last 10 minutes of cooking, but add an extra cup of broth.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 950mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22g
• Protein: 24g

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Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

Recipe by Emily Mitchell

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Italian Chicken Sausage Soup features tender white beans, savory sausage crumbles, and fresh spinach in a rich tomato broth, ready in 45 minutes. This simple weeknight dinner offers deep flavors with minimal effort. It is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb (450g) Italian chicken sausage, casings removed

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 3 carrots, sliced into coins

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 4 cups fresh spinach

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

• Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the sausage, and cook for 5-7 minutes while breaking it apart until browned.
• Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
• Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, then bring to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmering for 15-20 minutes.
• Finish and Serve: Stir in the white beans and fresh spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the greens wilt, then season with salt and pepper and serve hot.