We’ve got a monster winter storm on the horizon – it’s supposed to ice rain for the next 24 hours – so this past weekend I stocked up on some essentials before hunkering down. On the list? Almond milk, eggs, wine… (like I said, the essentials!) plus the ingredients to make a big batch of my Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Soup. It’s the perfect hearty and cozy dish to enjoy when the weather outside is frightful!
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Chopped vegetables, ground turkey and ground Italian sausage, canned beans, and a jar of marinara sauce form the base of this flavor-packed soup. And yes, you read that right – a jar of marinara sauce! Adding marinara sauce to soup makes it taste slow-cooked and super savory, but only you and I will know that this recipe goes from fridge to table in just 30 minutes.
If you’re looking a snow or ice storm in the face, dash out for a few ingredients to make a batch for yourself!
How to Make this Recipe
Start by adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and ground turkey breast, carrots that have been peeled then chopped, and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper then saute until the meat is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
Next add canned cannellini beans that have been drained and rinsed, plus Italian seasoning.
Just a couple more ingredients! Add chicken broth and a 24oz jar marinara sauce then turn the heat up to high to bring the soup up to a bubble. The marinara sauce is my secret to giving this soup a rich and slow-cooked flavor without having to simmer it for hours.
Turn the heat down to medium then simmer the soup for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender, then add baby spinach that has been roughly chopped and stir until the spinach is tender, about 1 minute.
Soup’s up! Easy, right? Ladle into bowls then serve with a side salad or my personal favorite, bread and butter. Mmm. However you serve it, I hope you love this yummy, soul-warming soup recipe! Enjoy!
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Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Soup
Description
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomato Soup is a full of healthy, hearty ingredients. Just 30 minutes from fridge to table!
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- 8oz Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 8oz ground turkey breast
- 2 carrots, peeled then chopped small
- 1 shallot, minced
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 24oz jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups (24oz) chicken broth
- 5oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
Directions
- Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, ground turkey, carrots, and shallots, season with salt and pepper, then saute until the meat is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Add Italian seasoning, cannellini beans, marinara sauce, and chicken broth then turn heat up to high to bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium then partially cover with a lid and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Add baby spinach then stir and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes, and then serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
We really enjoyed this. I live in Texas and couldn’t find Bove’s, so I used Newman’s Own marinara and it was great. Also added some diced zucchini at the end + red pepper flakes. The best part was how easy it was, and how few dishes I dirtied in the process!
Another perfect recipe, Kristin! I used Mario Batali pasta sauce and added in Ditali pasta. Making this again for sure! Thank you :)
This soup was so good and fast! Perfect week night meal for the working household … bonus- leftovers for the week :)
Okay so I’m a local like you and can’t seem to find Boves marinara sauce! I’m a HyVee regular also and I couldn’t find it there. I’m dying to make this so I’ll probably substitute with something else for my first attempt. But your recommendations are usually spot on so I will go searching – just push me in the right direction. :)
Yum!! I’m definitely going to make this soon!!
Looks great! Planning to double for a group of 12. Do you think the flavors would go well with cornbread?
This looks delicious. Pinning for later. I would need to modify it for the crock pot though.
Love the shout out to Vermont with the Boves!
Could frozen chopped spinach be subbed for fresh in this soup?
Hi Kristin!
I’ve been a long time fan of your blog and have followed you for years. I love all your recipes. I’ve recently joined weight watchers and wondered if you had the nutritional value for your recipes?
Thanks,
Kassie ?
I made this last night and it did not disappoint!! I did a few substitutions…celery instead of carrots and I used roasted and diced butternut squash instead of the beans! It was amazing and I can’t wait to have leftovers for lunch. Thank you for all of your awesome recipes.
Love the writing as always:) This soup is the perfect fit for this time of the year!
I love your Spicy Turkey Dilatini soup — I just made it using quinoa instead of pasta. Excited to try this!
Thank you for this recipe – I’ve been awaiting a new soup recipe from you that fits into our food plan (no dairy, no wheat, no added sugars, etc.) … so this will added into our meal plan this week. The funny thing is I was trying to modify your turkey with ditalini recipe last week to one that’s spicier and without pasta, so YAY. I didn’t think to add spinach… I’ve had a lot of trouble finding a marinara jar without added sugar – so will look for Bove’s here.
Last night I made your easy chicken with carrots and rice soup (using brown rice), and your sausage/veg soup with turkey Italian sausage and sweet potatoes is on the menu for Friday night. (You turned me on to leeks with that recipe…) You do not disappoint, Kristin. Every week there is one or two of your recipes on our meal plan – your smoky/sweet chili, burrito bowls, etc. Still planning to try your sweet potato gratin… Lotta love in our home for you! :)
Ohhh this looks delicious!!!
Yum this looks so healthy and good, I will definitely be trying this one soon! Making your crock pot chicken and wild rice soup tonight for this snowy Denver day. It’s so great that you share so many dairy free recipes because like Lincoln, my 1.5 yr old can’t do dairy either. Thank you, as always!
Our poor little Lincolns!! Hope you guys enjoy it, Andrea!
This actually looks like a healthy soup that my fiancée would actually eat, especially if I make It with the spicy sausage he likes.
Reminds me of your minestrone recipe which is ?!!! I’ll have to try this soup!
Yes, for sure! I think you’ll really love it, Anna!
This recipe sounds so scrummy! :)
Rachael xx
So excited! I loveeeeee your ditalini soup and have made it 10 zillion times, so I can’t WAIT to try this awesome update.
YAY! You will love this version, Donna!