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Loaded with zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and Italian sausage in a savory herb-infused broth, a big pot of Italian vegetable soup simmering on the stove is like nothing else. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but this nutritious one-pot wonder<\/a> is an excellent way to use up your garden’s summer zucchini surplus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This recipe requires just five minutes of prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Leftovers of this hearty soup freeze well and are great on chilly days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In a Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage with the chopped onion over medium heat until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Add the chopped celery, green pepper, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, pepper and tomatoes (with their juice). Stir well to combine. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer the soup for one hour, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to soften.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure that the soup cooks evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Stir in the diced zucchini and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan, if desired.<\/p>\n Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Yes, you can freeze leftovers of this Italian vegetable soup recipe for up to three months. Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Swapping out the type of sausage in this recipe is a great way to play with the flavors. Use spicy Italian sausage, turkey sausage or, if you’re making this for Meatless Monday<\/a>, a plant-based alternative to suit your tastes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A bowl of this Italian vegetable soup pairs exceptionally well with a slice of Italian cheese bread<\/a>, a side kale salad or a\u00a0simple pasta dish<\/a> to round out a filling weeknight meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To thicken this Italian vegetable soup, mix a few tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water or cooled soup broth to create a cornstarch slurry. Once the soup is almost finished simmering, transfer the slurry to the pot and stir to combine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In addition to Parmesan cheese, garnish a bowl of this Italian sausage and vegetable soup with\u00a0homemade croutons<\/a>, freshly chopped basil or a drizzle of\u00a0spinach pesto<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This Italian vegetable soup combines ground sausage, zucchini and tomatoes for a delicious and comforting meal in just one pot. 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The recipe as written is missing broth!!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JLinnGS"},"reviewBody":" I enjoyed this soup very much. It had a great fresh flavor. This will be a keeper and I will be making this many more times. Thanks for the recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Molly"},"reviewBody":"One of our favorites! I add additional broth because the recipe as written is not enough, IMO. Five stars after adding the additional broth!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristinaFoutz"},"reviewBody":"I kept feeling like the broth was missing somewhere? Maybe my garden tomatoes weren\u2019t juicy enough but this was turning out more like a hash than a soup! I just added plenty of chicken broth and since I didn\u2019t have as much sausage as I would have liked I also cooked in some bow tie pasta. The seasoning was on point and with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and zucchini you really can\u2019t go wrong! Added a couple bay leaves as well and the whole family loved it! Dropped a star only because I think the broth is missing from the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest4834"},"reviewBody":"How would I do this in an instapot? We love this soup but it is time consuming and always takes much longer than expected, though worth it. it is even better the next day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sheila7m"},"reviewBody":"Very good, everyone in my family liked the soup even my daughter who doesn't, like zucchini.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ladielion"},"reviewBody":"This is an italian soup I grew up with we call it Jumbotha which means end of the garden or a jumble of ingredients. What ever was grown that year at the end of the season was thrown in. Hence the abundance of zucchini & tomatoes. We did not add meat then. But I do now at times especially small meatballs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LoriKearney"},"reviewBody":"I loved it - thank you! I took out the sugar, added broth and switched for quick chicken sausage. \u2022\t1 cup chopped onion \u2022\t4-5 links of Italian chicken sausage (no-sugar-added\/ already cooked) \u2022\t2 cups chopped celery \u2022\t1 medium green pepper, chopped (sub other peppers) \u2022\t1 teaspoon dried basil \u2022\t1 teaspoon dried oregano \u2022\t1\/4teaspoon salt \u2022\t1\/2 teaspoon pepper \u2022\t4 cups (32 ounces) canned diced tomatoes, undrained \u2022\t2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken) \u2022\t4 cups diced zucchini Method: 1.\tIn a large pan, saute onion until translucent. 2.\tAdd the rest of the ingredients except for the zucchini; cover and simmer 1 hour. 3.\tStir in zucchini and simmer 10 minutes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2-Jan"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! I used Hot Italian sausage, and added 2+Cups of chicken stock,, as somebody suggested. The Hot sausage made it quite hot, but once the zucchini was added, it tempered the heat a bit. Still spicy, though, but we like some heat. Froze some for winter meal. Will make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pschube"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic, flavorful soup! I added black beans and cannellini beans and 2 cups chicken broth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grandmadawn"},"reviewBody":"We have had this twice. Absolutely love it. Very tasty, spicy but not so spicy as to over power the taste. Very good!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BobbieRobertson"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve been making this, (or some version of it, depending what ingredients I have on hand) for years. I make a huge pot and freeze portions to pull out whenever I have a taste, or need something quick for dinner or lunch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RichardKokemoor"},"reviewBody":"Soup is very good, but way too salty. Can't imagine adding chicken stock and making it even saltier. Perhaps there is a typo on the amount of salt to add, will use 1\/2 tsp next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"caiatransplant"},"reviewBody":"I made this but added 3 large cloves of smashed garlic and 2 C of dry white wine, which took away the need for the sugar. Because I used home canned tomatoes (3 pts) I omitted the salt. Also, I added 1 can of chicken broth and 1\/2 can of water. Really gr8 recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gardenangels"},"reviewBody":"Added white beans, baby bellas and diatelini pasta.... fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest1155"},"reviewBody":"Really nice flavor, I added 32 oz of vegetable broth since there was no liquid in the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meliss.beyer"},"reviewBody":"I had roma tomatoes on hand, not really juicy, but for the simmering part there was no liquid to simmer. Maybe it meant two cups of canned diced tomatoes? I added two cups of beef broth. I also cut the recipe in half.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bedheadbean"},"reviewBody":"Really good recipe. First time I made this recipe I substituted five pieces of smokey bacon for the sausage added two cups of chicken stock and one tablespoon of chili flakes. Sorry I also added three cups of Cannellini Beans to make up for the missing texture of the sausage. Great depth of flavours. Awesome soup and a great use of zucchini","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"abenedict1964"},"reviewBody":"Just waiting for the zucchini to grow bigger before picking!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sweet01"},"reviewBody":"I found the amount of liquid to not be enough, so I added 2 c. chicken broth. I also used pork sausage instead of Italian (what I had on hand).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"5698","romance_copy_dek":"This Italian vegetable soup combines ground sausage, zucchini and tomatoes for a delicious and comforting meal in just one pot. 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Step 1: Brown the sausage and onion<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the vegetables and spices, then simmer<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add zucchini<\/h3>\n
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Italian Vegetable Soup Variations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Store Italian Vegetable Soup<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Can you freeze Italian vegetable soup?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Italian Vegetable Soup Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you use different types of sausage?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
What can you serve with Italian vegetable soup?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
How can you thicken the soup?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
What are some good toppings for Italian vegetable soup?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n