Soups and stews · Italian · 30 min
Italian Sausage Soup with Rotini Pasta, Bell Pepper, Tomato & Spinach
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 699 kcal / serving
A sturdy, comforting soup with sausage, rotini, peppers, tomatoes, and spinach. The combination stays light yet filling, making it a practical weeknight option with a simple, practical texture.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
- 2pork sausages
- 1red bell pepper
- 3 ozrotini pasta
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, dried, parsley flakes, salt, thyme, dried
Cookware
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- 2pork sausages
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 3 ozrotini pasta
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 16 fl oz | 32 fl oz | 48 fl oz |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 oz | 2 oz | 3 oz |
| pork sausages | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| red bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| rotini pasta | 3 oz | 6 oz | 9 oz |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic, keeping the pieces separate for cooking.
- Crumble the sausage after removing the casings, and have all ingredients ready as the pan heats.
- Warm a medium saucepan over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil to coat the bottom.
- Add the onion, garlic, sausage, and dried spices. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the sausage is browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes.
- Wash and dice the bell peppers; stir them into the pan and cook until they start to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in the rotini and vinegar. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, wash and roughly chop the spinach. When the pasta is near doneness, add the spinach in batches, letting each wilt before adding more, then stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Grate the Parmesan and serve the soup hot, topping each bowl with a little cheese.
Two tips
- Prep the onion, garlic, and peppers ahead of time for a faster cook on busy nights.
- Leftover soup reheats well; store the soup and grated Parmesan separately for a quick reheat and fresh topping.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 699 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 845 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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