Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Italian Vegetable Soup, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors that is perfect for any occasion. This wholesome soup is not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes but also versatile enough to be made in a slow cooker, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Each spoonful bursts with vibrant ingredients, delivering a nourishing dish that’s both satisfying and healthy—loaded with beans and seasonal veggies. Whether you’re enjoying it as a cozy family dinner or serving it at a gathering with friends, this Italian classic will surely warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 8-oz sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16-oz) can Italian green beans, drained
- 1 carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans diced Italian tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10.5-oz) can tomato soup, undiluted
- 5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2½ tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1¼ lb chicken sausage (removed from casings)
- 8-oz rotini pasta noodles (uncooked)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, cook chicken sausage with chopped onion and mushrooms over medium heat until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato soup, vegetable broth, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add kidney beans, green beans, carrot, zucchini, and uncooked rotini pasta; stir well.
- Simmer for another 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg