Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup
Zucchini and Tomato Italian Sausage Soup - Delicious, filling and packed with healthy veggies. You will enjoy every spoonful of our Italian sausage soup with zucchini and tomatoes. It's an easy 30 minute soup recipe that cooks right on the stovetop for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 cups onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh garlic, minced
- 5 fresh Italian tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper (about one large bell pepper)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 liters of good quality vegetable broth
- 2 pounds of zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound of mild Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Some parmesan crusts (optional but recommended)
INSTRUCTIONS
First, in a large pot or casserole dish, place olive oil over medium-high heat and when hot, add sausage meat. Break up the meat during cooking.
Then, once the meat is golden, add the onion, celery, carrots and peppers and sauté for four minutes.
Move the vegetables to the sides and lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic, chili flakes and tomato paste in the center and cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, salt, pepper, broth, Parmesan and Parmesan zest along with the fresh basil and fresh oregano and toss to combine.
Bring to a medium boil and cook just long enough until the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat, remove and discard the Parmesan rinds.
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan on the side.
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