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Sausage & Pasta Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium zucchini, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil (or fresh, chopped)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1½ cups uncooked pasta (e.g., ditalini or shells)

• 1 cup spinach, chopped

Directions

1. Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage (removed from casing if needed) and brown, breaking into crumbles.

2. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

3. Make the Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

4. Add Pasta: Add uncooked pasta to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.

5. Finish with Spinach: Stir in spinach during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan.

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