Marry Me Soup Italian Sausage (Printable Version)
A comforting bowl combining Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and tender pasta. #ItalianSausage #Soup #ComfortFood #SunDriedTomatoes #EasyDinner
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 jar (8 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
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1 pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
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1 medium white onion, diced
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1 small red bell pepper, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups chicken stock
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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6 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
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2 large handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned and divided
→ Toppings
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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In a large pot, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat. Break the sausage into small pieces and cook until browned.
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Add the diced white onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 4–5 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken stock. Add Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Stir in the uncooked small pasta shells. Simmer until the pasta is al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
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Add the chopped spinach, heavy cream, and half of the fresh basil. Cook gently until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining fresh basil, a sprinkle of black pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
# Notes:
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For a spicier flavor, select hot Italian sausage and increase the red pepper flakes to taste.