Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Sausage Soup


For my kitchen Valentine table, I made this topper which has vintage Valentine's printed on the fabric. 


Here's a close-up of one of the designs.  Isn't this sweet?

The heart bowls were purchased at JoAnn's last year.  Red flatware is from Homegoods.  I used my English Countryside plates. 


I used my hurricane from Target that is filled with conversation hearts and topped with a heart-shaped candle.




I had been wanting to make a sausage soup ever since our waiter at the Tupelo Honey Cafe' mentioned that it was one of his favorites.  I checked some online and finally put one together with things that we like.  It turned out to be a fairly quick, yet very flavorful soup.  It's a new favorite and perfect for a wintry meal!!

1 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
1 lb. Italian sausage (I used Italian chicken sausage)
4 cloves garlic, minced
a sprinkle of crushed red pepper
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. oregano
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can Great Northern beans, drained
1 qt. chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Parmesan cheese, for serving

Cook onion and carrots in hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add the sausage and garlic and breaking up the sausage, cook until it is no longer pink. Add the  crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, diced tomatoes, beans and broth.  Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.  Uncover, add the spinach and cook for an additional minute. 

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

NOTE:  Tiny, cooked pasta would be wonderful in this, too!   Just make sure that you cook the pasta separately from the soup in order that it doesn't get soggy.

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27 comments:

  1. Kitty:
    I hope you will post this tomorrow at my "Open House". Very fun fabric and dishes and wonderful soup!

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  2. You are certainly ready for Valentine's Day :-). I'm a bit envious. The soup sounds fabulous, Kitty. I can see why it is a family favorite. I hope all is well. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  3. The vintage fabric for your topper brought back memories of the valentine cards exchanged in grade school when everyone would decorate a brown paper bag for our mail boxes. :-) I like the centrepiece and dishes, a pretty Valentine tablescape Kitty.
    It's still soup weather and I haven't made any for awhile - time to get out the big pot.
    Judith

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  4. Hi Kitty,
    Your topper brings back memories of Valentines Day at school; so cute! Love soup, especially this time of year. Your bowls are adorable. I pray your hubby is feeling better today and he will heal up quickly, my friend. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. The table topper is so cute and the soup looks and sound yummy.

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  6. Your topper is cute Kitty, I love the vintage inspired fabrics they're bringing back! The soup sounds nice and hearty:@)

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  7. Your table looks so sweet! I love the topper you made. It's really cute with the vintage Valentines all over it. Your soup looks great!

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  8. Your soup looks hearty and delicious Kitty! Love your sweet topper and candy filled hurricane centerpiece!

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  9. The soup looks wonderful! I love your sweetheart of a table.

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  10. Hmmm, the soup looks and sounds delish! Your table is very festive ~ love the topper you made. I have so many heart shaped baking pans, bowls, etc. I'm thinking I need to give my daughter a few. :)

    xo
    Pat

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  11. Kitty.. ooh my the soup caught my fancy!! I bet that would be amazing after a long day at work. I love those heart shaped bowls. Especially wonderful on those gorgeous white dishes. I do love the pretty topper.. What a great piece of fabric. xo marlis

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  12. So sweet Kitty and that soup looks terrific :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  13. I love your tablecloth...it is so cute. The edging on the white plate is really pretty, lots of texture.

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  14. What a perfect winter soup - thanks, Kitty!!

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  15. Whoa...I'll just bet that soup IS flavorful as all get out!!! Sounds delicious!!! I just finished dinner, but I could still sit here and scarf up a bowl of that with no problem! The spinach part kind of threw me for a loop, but I like spinach so it would just be a bonus! Pretty table setting and really neat topper! I don't know what those little people from that era are called (or if there's any name for them), but every time I see them I feel all...nostalgic! Their little faces remind me of Betty Boop...not to be confused with Honey Boo Boo! :-) Have a Happy Valentine's Day, Kitty!!!!

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  16. What pretty linens! They are so fun and I am sure you could get distracted by all of them and not pay attention to one another as each are so adorable! Your sausage soup sounds wonderful. We make a lasagna soup that is filled with sausage and I could eat it a lot. We will have to try just a sausage soup. It is still cold here and we are still craving soups and breads and goodies of course!

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  17. What a cute table!! Love that hurricane idea. Your soup recipe really caught my eye - unfortunately, anything with sausage appeals to me! Thanks for sharing it!

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  18. I love your table, the tablecloth you made is so pretty! Oh, and thanks for sharing a delicious soup recipe!

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  19. Wow! What a perfect table topper for Valentine's Day, the vintage feel is so cute and I love the red trim on the edge. Hope you enjoy the sausage soup in you red heart shaped bowls. The table is so inviting and will be a fun way to celebrate with hearts and a candle light dinner from the centerpiece!

    Pam

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  20. Hi Kitty,
    That's a great recipe for a winter soup. I must try.

    Your dishes are fit for the occassion. I have a white heart bowl and having those red ones aren't bad either, huh? Drooling!

    Hope you had a great day and enjoy your w/end ahead.

    Hugs from D´Box in Stockholm,
    /CC girl

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  21. Suck a cute valentine's table. The soup sounds wonderful! Sounds like something I would like to try...soon!

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  22. Your soup sounds so good, and I love that table topper you made!

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  23. Oooh love the sound of that recipe - I'll put it away for Winter as it's mid Summer here at the mo!
    The Valentine supper cloth you made is beautiful!
    Shane ♥

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  24. Your soup sounds wonderful! The table is so festive!

    Kitty, would you mind sharing where you found that sweet fabric?

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  25. Beautiful table and the soup looks DIVINE. One I will try soon on a chilly evening.

    Carolyn/A Southerner's Notebook

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  26. Kitty, this is a perfect soup with lots of great flavor for a cold rainy day. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  27. Loved everything about this post, especially the soup.

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