Italian Knife And Fork Soup Recipe

A hearty and delicious Italian soup recipe from the Junior League of North Harris County, TX! This satisfying, flavorful soup is perfect for a chilly evening. Enjoy tender potatoes, peppers, and savory sausage in a rich broth, topped with parmesan cheese, green onions, and croutons. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 481.6 kcal
Protein 49g
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Ingredients for Italian Knife And Fork Soup

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How to Make Italian Knife And Fork Soup

  1. Remove casings from both sausages and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine sausage with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer, covered, for 4 minutes.
  3. Drain the sausage, reserving any rendered fat.
  4. Brown the sausage in the saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove sausage and set aside. Discard any excess drippings and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
  5. Add olive oil to the saucepan. Add thinly sliced potatoes, peppers, onion, and minced garlic.
  6. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
  7. Stir in the oregano and rosemary.
  8. Add chicken stock, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water to the saucepan.
  9. Stir in the browned sausage.
  10. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with green onions, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

34g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Knife And Fork Soup?

Italian Knife And Fork Soup takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Knife And Fork Soup?

Italian Knife And Fork Soup has approximately 481.6 calories per serving, with about 49 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Knife And Fork Soup?

The key ingredients for Italian Knife And Fork Soup are Sweet Italian Sausage, Hot Italian Sausage, Water, Olive Oil, Potatoes, Red Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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