Description
A cozy, flavorful soup featuring savory sausage, tender zucchini, and sweet tomatoes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sweet sausage, casing removed
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan rinds (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat until shimmering.
- 2. Add Italian sausage and brown it, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- 3. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- 4. Add diced onion, celery, carrots, and red bell pepper; sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.
- 5. Create a small well in the pot, add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- 6. Stir in diced plum tomatoes, zucchini, salt, pepper, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese, rinds (if using), basil, and oregano; mix gently.
- 7. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors marry. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 8. Remove Parmesan rinds, ladle into bowls, and garnish with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve hot.