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SpaghettiOs and Sausage Soup

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A comforting soup inspired by classic SpaghettiOs, featuring savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, kale, and rich tomato Parmesan flavors. This cozy one-pot meal is perfect for a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 7–8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 8 ounces anelli siciliani (or other small pasta)
  • 3–4 cups chopped kale (ribs removed)
  • fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • freshly-grated Parmesan (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  2. Add the butter and onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of the broth and add the Parmesan rind. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the anelli siciliani and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Add additional broth as needed for the desired consistency.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 3–5 minutes until wilted and tender.
  7. Remove and discard the Parmesan rind. Add lemon juice if desired and adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve warm topped with freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

  • Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your preferred heat level.
  • Small pasta shapes such as ditalini or small shells can replace anelli siciliani.
  • Add extra broth when reheating, as the pasta will continue absorbing liquid.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy within a few days.

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