Hearty Italian Chicken Sausage and Chickpea Soup with Spinach

When you need a bowl of comfort that feels like a warm hug, this hearty soup delivers. Packed with flavorful chicken sausage, tender chickpeas and fresh spinach in a rich tomato broth infused with Italian herbs, it’s a complete meal in one pot.

This recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The sausage adds protein and spice, while the chickpeas provide fiber and heartiness. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying dinner.

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Ingredients

1 unit ChickpeasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce SpinachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and finely dice the onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian chicken sausage and cook, breaking it up into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
3. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and half the Italian seasoning (use all for 4 servings) and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in 2½ cups water (5 cups for 4 servings), the chicken stock concentrates, chickpeas and a big pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer covered for 7 minutes.
5. Uncover the pot and stir in the spinach. Continue to simmer until the spinach has wilted, 2-3 minutes more. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Divide the soup between bowls and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with pork or turkey Italian sausage. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Absolutely! This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Is this soup gluten-free?

Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Check your sausage and stock concentrate labels to be sure.