ciao bella sausage soup

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48 Pinches
Benton, PA
Updated on Jun 17, 2011

My husband loves sausage so revamped a recipe I saw. It's really filling but not heavy at the same time. Really warms you up on a cold night! Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet italian sausage, removed from casing
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups water
  • 28 ounces can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 can (18.5 oz) progresso vegetable classics french onion soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 - beef bouillon, cubes
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

How To Make ciao bella sausage soup

  • Step 1
    Brown sausage in a dutch oven or large pot on medium heat. Break up sausage as it's cooking. Drain excess fat. Return sausage to the pot. Add white wine and allow to reduce for 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add water, tomatoes, soup, basil, fennel, pepper, bouillon, worcestershire sauce and bay leaf on high. Allow to come to a boil then reduce to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add orzo pasta simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is done. Add spinach just until wilted.
  • Step 4
    Discard bay leaf and serve. Goes great with focaccia bread I posted a recipe for.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #sausage
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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