Hearty Italian Spaghetti Soup: A Flavorful One-Pot Meal 🍝
Thick Spaghetti Soup 🍲
Description: This thick and hearty soup is a complete meal in a bowl, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Pair it with some raw vegetables and dip, along with some crusty bread for a satisfying meal. It also freezes exceptionally well, making it a convenient option for meal prep. This recipe has been a staple in my kitchen for quite some time, possibly originating from the early days of the Taste of Home magazine.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: Spaghetti
- Keywords: Vegetable, European, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 lb | Ground beef |
| 1/2 lb | Sweet Italian sausage link |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 can | Italian-style tomatoes |
| 2 cans | Beef broth |
| 1 can | Tomato juice |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1/4 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| To taste | Fresh pepper |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh parsley |
| 1 | Spaghetti |
| 1 can | Sliced ripe olives |
| To taste | Parmesan cheese |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 470
- Fat: 16.1g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 40.5mg
- Sodium: 1441mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.2g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 8.9g
- Protein: 23.2g
Recipe Instructions:
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Saute Meats: In a large soup kettle, sauté the ground beef, sweet Italian sausage link, onion, and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
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Add Ingredients: To the kettle, add the Italian-style tomatoes, beef broth, tomato juice, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, bay leaf, and fresh pepper. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Add Peas and Olives: After 60 minutes, add the sliced ripe olives and peas to the soup. Cook, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
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Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Serve the thick spaghetti soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on each serving.
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful soup as a complete meal, perfect for any occasion!
