Sausage and Vegetable Soup

4.80 from 10 votes

This hearty sausage and vegetable soup is loaded with juicy grilled Italian sausage, tender pasta noodles, vegetables and bold, savory flavors!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

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

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.

Flavor tip: add a sprinkle of your favorite cheese to take this soup to the next level.