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HEALTHY ZUCCHINI TOMATO ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP Recipe

HEALTHY ZUCCHINI TOMATO ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP Recipe
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Embrace the flavors of fall with our Healthy Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup. This comforting dish combines the richness of Italian sausage with fresh summer veggies, making it an ideal choice for healthy Italian soup recipes.

Ingredients

Italian Sausage:

1 pound (450 g) Italian sweet sausage, removed from casings

Celery:

1 cup (100 g) diced celery

Onion:

2 cups (300 g) chopped onion

Red Bell Pepper:

2 cups (200 g) red bell pepper, diced (about 1 large pepper)

Garlic:

2 garlic cloves, minced

Red Pepper Flakes:

A pinch red pepper flakes

Tomato Paste:

1/4 cup (60 g) tomato paste

Zucchini:

2 pounds (900 g) zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces

Fresh Plum Tomatoes:

5 fresh plum tomatoes, diced (about 500 g)

Black Pepper:

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chicken or Vegetable Broth:

2 quarts (2 liters) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

Parmesan Cheese:

1 cup (100 g) coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

Parmesan Rind:

1 tablespoon Parmesan rind (optional)

Fresh Basil:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Thyme Sprig:

1 fresh thyme sprig

Parmesan Cheese for Garnish:

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Olive Oil and Cook Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (about 5 minutes).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 4 minutes.
  3. Cook Aromatics: Push mixture to the sides and lower heat to medium. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste to the center. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add tomatoes, zucchini, black pepper, broth, Parmesan rind, Parmesan cheese, basil, and thyme. Stir well.
  5. Simmer: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (10–15 minutes).
  6. Serve: Remove Parmesan rind. Serve hot, topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Consider adding pasta or rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

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