High Protein Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage for a Hearty Meal
A delicious and hearty High Protein Minestrone Soup made with Italian sausage, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pasta (such as ditalini)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.
- Add carrots, celery, and onions, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, green beans, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding some spinach before serving.
- This soup can be topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: High Protein Minestrone Soup, Italian Sausage, Hearty Meal