Sausage & Broccoli Minestrone Soup
Warm up with this hearty yet thrifty sausage and broccoli minestrone soup. An easy comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for chilly days.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
45 minReady
55 hrsDiscover the warmth and comfort of our hearty sausage and broccoli minestrone soup, a perfect blend of simple, readily available ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
This recipe features just a few key players that you are sure to have on hand: sausage, broccoli, onions and garlic. Each ingredient brings something special to the table—savory sausage adds depth and richness, while broccoli offers a fresh, slightly crisp contrast.
The onion, garlic and stock tie it all together, delivering a hearty and filling meal that’s both delicious and comforting.
For a thrifty twist, consider swapping fresh broccoli for frozen broccoli. It’s often more affordable, especially when fresh broccoli is out of season, and comes pre-chopped for added convenience—all without sacrificing nutrition.
All these ingredients are low-cost and widely available, making this soup an accessible option for budget-conscious cooks. You’ll find them in nearly any grocery store, proving that great flavor doesn’t require fancy or expensive components.
The combination of sausage’s bold savoriness, broccoli’s freshness, and the timeless minestrone trio creates a dish that’s as tasty as it is economical—perfect for cozying up on a chilly day!
Don’t Toss Those Parsley Stems!
Parsley stems add flavor and nutrients to your sausage and broccoli minestrone. Finely chop them, toss them in while sautéing onions or simmering, and enjoy an earthy boost that cuts waste and costs nothing extra!
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | pound |
italian sausage
or chicken sausage, casing removed |
|
| 2 | cups |
onions
coarsely chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 8 | cups |
water
or defatted chicken stock |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
to taste |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
basil
dried |
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
red pepper flakes
dried |
*
|
| 12 | ounces |
broccoli florets
fresh, trimmed, cut into small pieces, about one bunch |
*
|
| 1 | pound |
potatoes
1/2 inch diced, about 3 cups |
|
| ½ | cup |
italian parsley
hint: a great use for parsley stems |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 453.6 | g |
italian sausage
or chicken sausage, casing removed |
|
| 473 | ml |
onions
coarsely chopped |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1.9 | l |
water
or defatted chicken stock |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
to taste |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
basil
dried |
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
red pepper flakes
dried |
*
|
| 1 | bunch |
broccoli florets
fresh, trimmed, cut into small pieces, about one bunch |
*
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
potatoes
1/2 inch diced, about 3 cups |
|
| 118 | ml |
italian parsley
hint: a great use for parsley stems |
|
Directions
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, add olive oil and set it over medium heat.
Cook the Sausage and Onion
Add the sausage and onion to the pot. Sauté together until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic
Stir in the garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
Add Liquids and Seasonings
Pour in the water or stock. Add the salt, black pepper, basil, and pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Bring to a Boil and Simmer
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Parsley
Add the broccoli, potatoes, and parsley to the pot. Continue simmering, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender (about 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the potato pieces).
