
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Soup with Grilled Hot Italian Sausage
This hearty soup combines savory pre-grilled hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, and fresh spinach in a flavorful broth. It's a comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and Gypsy peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in garlic and diced heirloom tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until tomatoes start to break down.
- Pour in the seasoned white cooking wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, chickpeas, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano until melted.
- Add the sliced pre-grilled sausage and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for 3–5 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
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