Hearty Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup

Name: Hearty Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 can diced tomatoes; 8 ounces small pasta shells or rotini; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

This comforting bowl of pasta soup is packed with savory sausage and fresh greens for a cozy meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 20, 2026

Hearty Italian Sausage and Spinach Pasta Soup

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big pot of pasta soup on a chilly evening. My family absolutely loves how the Italian sausage adds such a savory depth to the broth while the pasta keeps everyone full and happy.

I always suggest adding the spinach at the very end of the cooking process. This keeps the leaves bright and fresh instead of letting them turn mushy in the hot soup.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
8 ounces small pasta shells or rotini
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the sausage and onion to the pot. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and the canned tomatoes with their juices.
5
Bring the liquid to a boil and stir in the dry pasta.
6
Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
7
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts.
8
Season with salt and pepper, then serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

💡 Tips

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Keep in mind that the pasta will soak up extra broth while sitting, so add a splash of water or more broth when you reheat it. This soup also freezes quite well without the pasta if you want to make a big batch for later.

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