Sausage and Vegetable Soup
This hearty sausage and vegetable soup is loaded with juicy grilled Italian sausage, tender pasta noodles, vegetables and bold, savory flavors!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 ounces rotini noodles
- 5 Johnsonville Italian Sausage Links, grilled until cooked through and then sliced
- 6 cups beef broth , vegetable broth is also okay
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
- 1 cup canned or frozen green beans
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian blend seasoning , (or equal parts dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano)
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh thyme or parsley and grated parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Place noodles in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 7-9 minutes until tender. Drain noodles and set aside.
- In a large pot combine broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, celery, onions, carrots, green beans, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Stir in sausage and noodles. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve. Garnish with fresh thyme and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Flavor tip: add a sprinkle of your favorite cheese to take this soup to the next level.
Nutrition
Calories: 540 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 30 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 77 mg, Sodium: 3212 mg, Potassium: 768 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 5702 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 71 mg, Iron: 3 mg