Best 8 Italian Sausage And Greens Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the exquisite realm of "Italian Sausage and Greens Soup." This comforting and hearty dish, steeped in Italian tradition, is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece. We'll explore the essential ingredients, cooking techniques, and tips to ensure a delicious and memorable experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on this culinary journey together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE & GREENS SOUP



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I always have an abundance of fresh vegetables on hand, so I wanted to create a delicious soup to enjoy during the colder months. I think I found a winner! -Angie Pitts, Charleston, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 ounces Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery and carrot; cook 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in Swiss chard, tomatoes, bay leaf and seasonings. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until Swiss chard is tender. Stir in beans and lemon juice; heat through. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND GREENS SOUP



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This is a recipe from my father who was from Louisiana and loved his greens with bacon! He ended up being a Navy cook during the war and served a version of this soup on his ship. I add other vegetables such as corn, green beans, squash, etc. This soup is better the second day!!

Provided by Lakme

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb Italian sausage (I use turkey)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/4 cup bacon, ends (I use Hempler's)
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup cannellini beans, drained
other vegetables (corn, green beans, etc.)
1/4 cup pasta (some small shape)
1 cup water (may need more)
2 bunches mixed greens, chopped (collards,chard,baby bok choy, etc.)

Steps:

  • Saute Italian sausage and fennel seeds in olive oil.
  • When browned, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute the bacon until brown.
  • Pour into soup pot.
  • In same skillet, saute onion and garlic.
  • When lightly brown, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute mushrooms until tender and pour into soup pot.
  • Add beans to soup pot.
  • Add chicken stock to soup pot.
  • Add enough water to cover contents and bring to boil.
  • Add pasta,cover, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Add chopped greens and more water if needed to come to about two inches below greens.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until greens are tender.
  • Enjoy! - Better the second day!

TURKEY ITALIAN SAUSAGE & GREENS SOUP



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This is a low calorie soup with a lot of greens and veggies. It's a bit spicy from the sausage, but you can substitute plain ground turkey for the sausage. This recipe changes every time I make it - I put a lot of leftovers into the pot, but it always turns out delicious. Serve a big bowl with focaccia bread as a meal, as a starter, or as a quick lunch. This soup freezes and reheats well.

Provided by Doberpuppy

Categories     Greens

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground turkey (Italian sausage style)
2 large carrots, shredded (to cook faster)
4 cups kale, chopped
3 cups chard leaves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 large fennel bulb, chopped
4 -6 cups broth (I use chicken or vegetable)
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (optional)
4 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • -Brown ground meat in large sauce pot (6 quart with a lid).
  • -Turn heat to low and layer the following vegetables on top of meat according to cooking time: carrots, onions, fennel, kale, chard, mushrooms.
  • -Place the lid on the pan and allow vegetables to steam for about 20 minutes; then, fill up the pot with enough broth to completely cover the vegetables, you can add tomatoes at this time.
  • -Cook until the carrots and fennel are tender, then add rinsed and drained garbanzo beans.
  • -Place the fresh spinach in the bottom of your serving bowl and spoon the soup on top. The spinach should stay green and be simply wilted. This gives the soup a fresher taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 791, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 22.7

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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A hearty winter favorite.

Provided by SALLYJUN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Italian sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. Stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. Cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove from heat, and add spinach. Replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. Soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1258.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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This full-bodied soup will satisfy every size of appetite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 Italian sausage links
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat. Add a small amount of hot water. Cover and cook until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cut into 1/4-in. slices and add to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Add spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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This is one of my favorite soups and it always gets rave reviews! Salad, hard rolls and wine make a meal! You can make this 24 hours ahead of time without the noodles and wait to add the spinach noodles until soup is reheated for serving. Yummy! Serve topped with grated Parmesan!

Provided by Perri Pender

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small onions, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 ¼ cups dry red wine
5 cups beef broth
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 zucchini, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) package spinach fettuccine pasta
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan, reserving 3 tablespoons.
  • Cook garlic and onion in reserved fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, basil, and oregano. Transfer to a slow cooker, and stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain water, and add pasta to the slow cooker. Simmer for a few minutes, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1609.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND GREENS



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The seasonings in Italian sausage - fennel, red pepper, garlic - pair beautifully with lentils, and here, they make for a punchy take on lentil soup. The sausage's flavors are reinforced by adding more garlic and pepper to the soup itself, for pops of flavor. Pleasantly firm but creamy on the inside, Beluga lentils (also known as black lentils) are worth seeking out for this hearty soup because they hold their shape when cooked, adding a lovely texture. But you can absolutely use regular green or brown lentils instead. Just know that they will fall apart, making the soup smoother. This recipe freezes well and is better after it rests in the refrigerator, so make a big batch to eat for days.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound hot or sweet Italian pork sausage, loose or removed from its casing
Olive oil, if necessary
1 large red or yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 thyme sprigs
2 oregano sprigs, leaves only, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 cups dried lentils, preferably black beluga
1 (14-ounce) can whole or chopped tomatoes
8 cups chicken stock
5 ounces greens, such as baby spinach or kale, or 1 medium bunch greens, such as chard or kale, stemmed and chopped
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Chopped fresh basil, for topping
Grated Parmesan, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is in small, coarse pieces, and starts to brown and sizzle in its own fat, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. There should be a thin layer of fat covering the bottom of the skillet. If there is much more than that, pour a bit of the fat off. If there is not enough fat to cover the bottom of the pan, add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Add the onion to the skillet, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic powders, the herbs, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high, pour in the wine and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot. Let the wine bubble until the pan is almost dry, about 3 minutes.
  • Scrape the skillet mixture into the slow cooker with the sausage. Add the bay leaf and the lentils. Add the tomatoes with their juice. If using whole, crush the tomatoes into pieces using your hands as you add them with their juice. Pour in the chicken stock. Season generously with pepper and add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium stock or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until the lentils are tender, about 6 to 8 hours. (Taste the lentils to make sure they are firm but creamy on the inside; black lentils can vary in their cooking time depending on their age and the heat of your slow cooker.) The soup holds well on warm for 2 additional hours.
  • Switch the heat to high. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes for baby spinach, 10 minutes for kale. Stir in the vinegar. Serve in bowls, topped with chopped basil and grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 694, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1435 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP



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Loaded with zesty sausage and an array of veggies, this soup will hit the spot! A hint of brown sugar balances the heat with a little sweetness, making it a real crowd-pleaser. "I'm part owner of a small tavern, and on Saturdays, we provide soups and deli sandwiches free of charge. Our patrons love this recipe," writes Dan Bute of Ottawa, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup frozen Italian vegetables
3/4 cup julienned green, sweet red and/or yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Drain sausage; add to soup and heat through., Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor. Look for sausage that is made with fresh, coarsely ground pork and has a good balance of spices.
  • Sauté the sausage and greens in a large pot over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the greens are wilted. This will help to develop the flavor of the soup.
  • Use a variety of greens in your soup. Kale, collard greens, and escarole are all great choices. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes, or until the greens are tender. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This Italian sausage and greens soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a casual weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and comforting soup that the whole family will love.

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