Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken sausage
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups dry ditalini pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground chicken sausage along with carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper until the sausage is cooked through and onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and seasonings; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful bits.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until veggies are nearly tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cover again and cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach; taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider using homemade broth if available. Feel free to include seasonal vegetables like zucchini or green beans. Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.
