Description
Turkey Sausage Minestrone Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. This vibrant soup blends Italian Turkey sausage, an array of fresh vegetables, and nutritious beans into a flavorful broth that warms the soul. With its rich texture and delightful aroma, it’s an ideal meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or herbs! Whether you simmer it on the stove or let it cook slowly in a crockpot, this Turkey Sausage Minestrone Soup will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces mild Italian Turkey sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 & 1/2 cups celery (chopped)
- 1 & 1/2 cups carrots (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 cup zucchini (chopped)
- 1 cup yellow squash (chopped)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dry ditalini pasta
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown the Italian Turkey sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and tomato paste. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30–45 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Stir in cannellini beans, red kidney beans, zucchini, yellow squash, and ditalini pasta; boil again.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Remove from heat; stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot with basil pesto and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg