Sausage Soup is one of our family’s favorite soups! It’s a hearty, flavorful dinner filled with Italian sausage, vegetables, beans, and tender spinach. The sausage and garlic give the broth so much savory flavor, while carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and great northern beans make every bowl filling and delicious.
We love this soup for busy weeknights, chilly days, and easy family dinners because it uses simple ingredients and comes together right on the stovetop. It’s also prepped in 10 minutes! Serve it warm with homemade Garlic Knots or Italian Bread.
If you love our easy sausage soup, you’ll love our Italian Tortellini Soup and Lasagna Soup.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Tasty. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, and meal prep.
- Simple. It’s prepped in just 10 minutes!
- Browning sausage builds flavor. Cooking the sausage with garlic first creates a savory base for the whole soup.
- Spinach goes in last. The heat from the soup gently wilts the spinach so it stays tender and fresh.
Sausage Soup Ingredients
- Italian sausage (1 pound): Adds savory flavor, protein, and makes the soup hearty.
- Minced garlic (1 tablespoon): Adds bold flavor and pairs perfectly with the sausage.
- Beef broth (2 cans, 14 ounces each): Creates a rich, savory soup base.
- Italian style stewed tomatoes (1 can, 14.5 ounces): Adds tomato flavor, herbs, and texture.
- Sliced carrots (1 cup): Adds sweetness, color, and tender bites.
- Great northern beans, Undrained (1 can, 14.5 ounces): Adds creaminess, protein, and help make the soup more filling.
- Zucchinis cubed (2 small): Adds tender vegetables and a mild fresh flavor.
- Spinach, packed, rinsed and torn (2 cups): Adds color and wilts gently into the hot soup.
- Ground black pepper (¼ teaspoon): Adds simple seasoning and a little warmth.
- Garlic salt with parsley flakes (1-2 teaspoon): Adds garlic flavor, salt, and a little herb flavor.
How to Make Sausage Soup
SAUSAGE. Brown Italian sausage along with minced garlic in a large soup pot on the stove.
VEGGIES. Stir in broth, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, and sliced carrots, then season with garlic salt and black pepper.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the entire can of Northern beans and 2 small cubed zucchinis. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from the heat and add 2 cups spinach leaves. Cover and let the soup sit for another 5 minutes. (The heat in the pot will cook the spinach leaves.)
Slow Cooker Directions
Brown sausage and garlic and put in the crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients (except the spinach) into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5-7 hours, or HIGH for 2-3 hours. When there are about 30 minutes left stir in the spinach. Cover and finish cooking.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Brown the sausage well before adding the broth so the soup has the best flavor.
- Drain excess grease from the sausage if needed before adding the other ingredients.
- Add the beans undrained as written to bring extra flavor and body to the broth.
- Simmer until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Make-ahead tip: make the soup ahead and refrigerate it, then reheat gently and add a splash of broth if it thickens.
Sausage Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 (14-ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian style stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 (14.5-ounce) cans great northern beans, UNdrained
- 2 small zucchinis cubed
- 2 cups spinach, packed, rinsed and torn
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage along with the garlic in a stockpot on the stove.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, and carrots, then season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the entire can of beans and zucchini cubes. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from the heat and add the spinach. Cover and let the soup sit for another 5 minutes. The heat in the pot will cook the spinach leaves.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Brown the sausage and garlic and then sauté the carrots until softened. Place all the ingredients, except the spinach into a large Ziploc bag. Store in the freezer for 4-6 months. Thaw, bring ingredients to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add spinach in the last 5 minutes.
Store leftover soup recipe in an airtight container(s) in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 3-4 months. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
Complete The Meal
Sides
Easy Italian Bread Recipe
2 hrs 40 mins
Kale Salad
15 mins
Garlic Bread Recipe
20 mins
Garlic Knot Recipe
20 mins
My family loves this soup!! I love the flavor. It’s hearty & wasn’t difficult to make!
I can’t wait to make this sausage soup Sounds deliciois
It is! I hope you try it & like it!
Oh how I love soups! There filling and usually pretty healthy. The sausage seNds it over thE top.
My husband loves this soup. We reduced the beans but love all the other flavors.
THis soup is incredible! So filling and absolutely delicious! We all loved it!
THIS SOUP AND SUCH A GREAT FLAVOR! LOVED THE ZUCCHINIS YOU ADDED, JUST A GREAT IDEA!
This Italian sausage soup looks amazing and super easy to make. Thanks!
I love the flavors in this soup! It’s filling, hearty, & so yummy! It’s a great way to get in those veggies!