Tomato Basil & Rice Italian Sausage Soup
This soup is basically a hug in a bowl but with way more flavor. You’ve got sausage that actually tastes like something, sun dried tomatoes doing the most, and fresh basil to keep it bright. The rice makes it cozy without putting you to sleep, and yes, you’ll drink the broth straight from the bowl.
Quick Tips
Rice swap — use orzo or small pasta if you’re out of basmati.
Flavor boost — toss in a splash of white wine while browning the sausage if you’re feeling extra.
Cheese rules — parmesan is a must, but pecorino works if you want more bite.
Leftovers tip — the rice soaks up broth overnight, so add a little extra stock when reheating.
Yield: 4
Tomato Basil & Rice Italian Sausage Soup
This Italian-flavored sausage soup is addicting, so proceed with caution. I love the fresh basil and sun-dried tomato broth, mixed with the sausage and rice. There aren’t any fancy ingredients, it’s quite simple and very tasty.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
Instructions
- - Cook rice and set aside. I boil mine in half water and half chicken broth.
- - In a medium pot or large deep dish pan, sautee onions, sausage and sun dried tomatoes with some extra virgin olive oil. I also add about two tablespoons of the oil from the sun dried tomato jar. This adds more flavor.
- - Once onions are soft and sausage is browning, add the chicken broth, a ton of fresh basil, garlic powder and garlic salt. Continue to stir and set to simmer.
- - Add the rice into the pot, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- - Taste test and add additional seasonings to your preference.
