Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup
Description
This hearty Italian sausage and pasta soup recipe makes a complete meal when served with some hot, crusty bread and a mixed green salad on the side.
Ingredients
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3/4 pound Italian sausage
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1/2 cup diced onion
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
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5 ounces farfalle pasta
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Directions
1
Cook Italian sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
2
Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, farfalle pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in ricotta cheese; cook until fully incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Divide soup among 4 bowls; top each with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and ½ tablespoon fresh basil.