Best 6 Sausage And Spinach Soup From Cooking Light Recipes

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Sausage and Spinach Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. This delicious soup is packed with Italian sausage, spinach, and other vegetables, and is simmered in a rich broth. It is a quick and easy meal that can be made in under an hour, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Popularly called Italian Wedding Soup, this version is lower in calories and fat, and just as delicious.

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SPINACH SAUSAGE SOUP



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Chock-full of potatoes, Italian sausage and spinach, this hearty soup is sure to disappear fast. "Not only is it delicious and quick, but it freezes well," explains Bonita Krugler of Anderson, Indiana. Adjust the amount of broth to suit your family's preference.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
8 small red potatoes, quartered and thinly sliced
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 cups fresh spinach or frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the broth, potatoes and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Drain sausage. Add sausage and spinach to broth mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SAUSAGE AND SPINACH SOUP



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Chicken broth is the secret to making a quick and delicious homemade soup that has just 4 grams of carbs!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 serving vegetable cooking spray
½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 cups Swanson® Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Spray saucepot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring often. Pour off fat.
  • Add broth, oregano, onion and carrot. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 784.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SAUSAGE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND WILD RICE



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A nice, healthy, wild rice soup with different veggies from your ordinary peas and carrots. This one is sort of Italian inspired. From Cooking Light.

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 (16 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour until rice is cooked. Set aside.
  • Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned. Stir to crumble. Drain sausage and set aside.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat and saute onion 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add sausage, 3 cups water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked wild rice, spinach, salt, and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan to sprinkle over.

SPINACH AND SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP



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During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by all, including my picky 6-year-old. -Kalyn Gensic, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
6 cups fresh spinach (about 4 ounces)
Crumbled goat cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in lentils, beans, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in spinach until wilted. If desired, serve with goat cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SAUSAGE AND SPINACH SOUP



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Chicken broth is the secret to making a quick and delicious homemade soup that has just 4 grams of carbs!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 serving vegetable cooking spray
½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 cups Swanson® Natural Goodness™ Chicken Broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Spray saucepot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring often. Pour off fat.
  • Add broth, oregano, onion and carrot. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 784.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SAUSAGE AND SPINACH SOUP



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this is wonderfuly delicious, very hearty soup. I make it at least once a month. It freezes well. I beleive its from a Taste of Home light cooking magazine from a few years ago.

Provided by couponmommy123

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 cup bowls of soup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage
cooking spray
1 cup prechopped onion
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can organic stewed tomatoes, undrained (such as Muir Glen)
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
10 ounces frozen spinach
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • Remove casings from sausage. Cook sausage in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Add onion and 2 teaspoons garlic to pan; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup water, beans, tomatoes, and broth.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat, and stir in spinach, basil, and oregano.
  • Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 4 bowls,
  • Optional: sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons romano or parm cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 961.4, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just be sure to thaw it and squeeze out the excess water before adding it to the soup.
  • To make the soup heartier, add a can of white beans or chickpeas.
  • For a creamier soup, stir in a cup of heavy cream or half-and-half before serving.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Sausage and spinach soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.

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