Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in the warmth of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines vibrant vegetables, crumbled spicy sausage, and tender gnocchi, creating a medley of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Packed with nutritious ingredients like leeks, fennel, and kale, this recipe is not only delicious but also nourishing. It’s versatile enough to adapt to seasonal produce and makes an excellent meal prep option for busy weeks. Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- Olive or avocado oil
- Spicy Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- Leeks
- Fennel bulb
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Canned tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken stock/broth
- Kale
- Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat oil and brown the crumbled spicy sausage.
- Add leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant; add chopped tomatoes and navy beans followed by chicken stock/broth.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and parsley; add lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked gnocchi and garnish with olive oil and optional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg