Description
A hearty and wholesome one-pot soup made with lean Italian chicken or turkey sausage, fresh zucchini, and rich tomatoes. Low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor — perfect for a quick, comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 6–8 minutes until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Swap zucchini for yellow squash or use a mix for color variety.
Use hot Italian sausage and extra red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Add spinach or kale in the last few minutes for extra greens.
To make it vegetarian, use white beans and vegetable broth instead of sausage and chicken broth.
For a thicker soup, add tomato paste or simmer longer uncovered.
Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
