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Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

January 3, 2021 by Sandra Shaffer 2 Comments

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Sausage soup with Italian sausage and plenty of vegetables like kale along with filling beans and orzo comes together quickly in an Instant Pot. No Instant Pot? No problem. Make this hearty soup but can also be made on the stove top if your prefer.

Soup in a white bowl with an Instant Pot on the side.

Italian soup with orzo

After making this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, my family got hooked on those little pasta bites and I couldn’t wait to share another way to add them to another dish.

This soup is just as hearty as the lemon chicken soup, but the flavor profile is rich with Italian seasonings.

I’m certain you love this one just as mush as we do!

A ladle full of Italian sausage soup ready to be put in a bowl for serving.

What will I need to make this sausage soup recipe?

Most of the items are stock pantry ingredients, expect for some of the fresh vegetables.

I even add some cabbage. Use the remaining head to make this cabbage beef skillet dish for another delicious meal.

Ingredients needed to make Instant Pot Italian sausage soup.

You will need the following ingredients:

  • Mild Italian sausage
  • Low-sodium chicken stock
  • Vegetables – Cabbage, carrots, onions, celery, kale: Switch out for spinach instead.
  • Olive oil 
  • Garlic
  • Canned cannellini beans or black-eyed peas: Try garbanzo beans or navy beans.  
  • Tomato sauce
  • Spices – Italian seasoning, rosemary, dry powder mustard, black pepper, bay leaf
  • Salt: If using low-sodium broth, add up to 1/2 teaspoon salt, then more if needed after it cooks. If using regular broth, you might not need any salt. 
  • Parmesan cheese, optional
  • Fresh basil or parsley, optional

Kitchen tools needed:

  • 6 quart Instant pot
  • Stock pot if cooking on the stove top.
  • Measuring tools
Overhead view of soup in an Instant Pot.

How to make sausage kale soup in an Instant Pot

Make this soup in an Instant Pot is just 35 minutes! You will need a 6 quart pressure cooker to make this dish, although in the recipe card I will share how to make this on the stove.

Chop and Dice

First you are going to prepare all the vegetables by copping and dicing them.

Sauté

Now you will turn the Instant Pot to the “sauté” mode. Add the oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 4-6 minutes.

Next, add in the sausage and minced garlic and sauté, breaking up the sausage until the meat is browned. Drain any fat and cancel the “sauté” function.

  • SAUTE
  • SAUTE AND COOK ITALIAN SAUSAGE
  • ADD BROTH
  • AND REMAINING INGREDIENTS – COOK 1 MINUTE

Add remaining ingredients

Add the chicken stock, kale, cabbage, beans, uncooked pasta (if using), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, rosemary, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

Close and lock the lid and seal valve. Press “Manual” setting and set the time to 1 minute.

When the “L000” message comes up, counting time upwards, wait ten minutes, and carefully turn the valve to release the pressure.

Carefully take the lid off and remove the bay leaf. Serve up and ENJOY!

Ladle full of Italian sausage soup ready to put in serving bowls.

How do I store my Italian Sausage Soup?

This soup will last in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days. When you reheat, check the seasoning, and thin with broth if necessary.

To freeze soup, let it cool completely, then pour it into a 1-gallon heavy-duty freezer bag with as little air in the bag as possible.

Freeze flat, for 2 to 3 months.

What variations could I make to this soup?

Stock – You can substitute beef or vegetable stock for the chicken stock.

Vegetables – You can add many kinds of veggies to this soup, such as broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans.

Spice – You can also add heat in the form of crushed red pepper flakes or hot sausage.

Sausage – You can change the sausage to half and half ground beef and sausage, or a different protein altogether, such as chicken, chicken sausage, turkey, ground beef, etc.

Low Carb – To lower the carbs in this sausage soup you can omit the orzo without compromising the flavors of this soup or replace it with riced cauliflower.

Additionally, you can also omit the beans or swap them for a lower carb variety. Soy black beans or green beans are good swaps to lower the carbs. Each are 2 grams of net carbs per 1/2-cup.

I keep them because of the nutritional benefits (fiber, protein), and modify my macronutrients elsewhere in my meals.

Beans – you can use black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans or navy beans.

Italian Sausage Recipes

If you enjoy this recipe with Italian sausage then you also might enjoy these recipes:

  • Sausage roll recipe – a great addition to a brunch menu to serve as an appetizer.
  • Low carb biscuits with sausage gravy – pure comfort food keto style. Filling and delicious breakfast idea.
  • Sausage queso dip – this is practically a meal in itself, but I share always share for game day or any time we want a quick and delicious dip.
  • Cheese stuffed sausage recipe – Gooey cheese sausages in a chipotle and tomato sauce. Simple and satisfying.
White plate with a black rim of plate of cheese stuffed sausage and salad
STUFFED SAUSAGE WITH CHIPOTLE
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Yield: 8 Servings

Italian Sausage Soup

Soup in a white bowl with an Instant Pot on the side.

Hearty Italian sausage soup with plenty of vegetables, beans, and orzo. This recipe is ready in 35 minutes and can be adjusted for a lower carb meal too.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Additional Time 24 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock (about two 32-ounce cartons)
  • 2 cups kale, chopped, center stems removed
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 (14.5 ounces) can cannellini beans or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup small pasta such as orzo or ditalini
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ -1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  1. Chop and mince your vegetables.
  2. Turn on the “sauté” function of your Instant Pot. When the pot message says “hot,”add the cooking oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pot.
  3. Sauté vegetables until the onions are translucent and the vegetables are soft, about 4-6 minutes.
  4. Add in the sausage and minced garlic and sauté, breaking up the sausage and stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, and no pink remains. Drain any fat and cancel the “sauté” function.
  5. Add the chicken stock, kale, cabbage, beans, uncooked pasta (if using), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, rosemary, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  6. Close and lock the lid. Turn the valve to seal. Press the “Meat Stew” or “Manual” setting and use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the time to 1 minute.
  7. When the “L000” message comes up, counting time upwards, wait ten minutes, and carefully turn the valve to release the pressure.
  8. Carefully take the lid off and remove the bay leaf.
  9. Stir the soup and adjust the seasonings to taste.
  10. Serve with optional chopped parsley on top.

Stove Top Instructions

  1. Chop and mince your vegetables.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a 6 quart Dutch oven or stock pot. Add vegetables until soft, 4-6 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage and minced garlic, breaking up the sausage until cooked and no longer pink. Drain fat if there is more than a couple of tablespoons.
  4. Add the the chicken stock, kale, cabbage, uncooked pasta (if using), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, rosemary, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  5. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  6. Add beans and warm for an addition 3 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf.
  8. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 402Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1197mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 21g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish - Soup

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  1. Michaela

    January 19, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    We loved this soup so much! Will be making again!

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  2. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    January 20, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Hi Sandra, Your version of sausage soup sounds good, I like your addition of both kale as well as cabbage.

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