Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup is a robust and comforting dish that perfectly blends the heartiness of Italian sausage with the freshness of zucchini and tomatoes.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Comforting, Nutritious
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
1poundItalian sausagemild or spicy, casings removed
1largezucchinidiced
1candiced tomatoes14 oz
1smallonionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
4cupschicken broth
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
Salt and pepperto taste
1tablespoonolive oil
Grated Parmesan cheesefor garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Stir in chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add diced zucchini, tomatoes, and chicken broth.
Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your spice preference. For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with cannellini beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.