Hearty Italian Chicken Sausage and Chickpea Soup with Spinach

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of hearty soup to wrap you in warmth and comfort. This Italian-inspired chicken sausage and chickpea soup is brimming with robust flavors-spiced chicken sausage, tender chickpeas and fresh spinach, all simmered in a rich tomato broth with aromatic Italian herbs.

Best of all, it comes together in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep star, this soup delivers on both taste and convenience.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ChickpeasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce SpinachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients: 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 into pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 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 concentrate, chickpeas and a generous 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. Simmer until the spinach has wilted, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with any fully cooked chicken or pork sausage. Adjust seasoning accordingly.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

Absolutely! Omit the sausage and use vegetable stock concentrate. Add extra chickpeas or white beans for protein.

How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.