Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in the warmth of a comforting bowl of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage. This vibrant soup is brimming with fresh vegetables, hearty beans, and a touch of spice, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this soup not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, you’ll find yourself turning to this recipe time and again. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Gnocchi (optional)
- Olive or avocado oil
- Ground turkey or chicken sausage
- Leeks
- Fennel
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken broth
- Kale
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crumbled sausage and brown for a few minutes.
- Stir in leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sauté until tender.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then mix in tomatoes and navy beans.
- Pour in chicken broth; stir well and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice before serving over gnocchi.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg