Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cheryl Ravesi

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Bursting with fabulous Italian flavors, this hearty soup is sure to chase away winter's chills. Serve with some crusty rolls for a satisfying dinner.— Cheryl Ravesi, Milford, Massachusetts

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Italian Chicken Sausage Soup

Yield:6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Prep:15 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion in oil until sausage is browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, zucchini, broth, mushrooms, water, pesto, wine, vinegar, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.