Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage. This hearty dish is bursting with vibrant vegetables and infused with savory flavors, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. The addition of tender gnocchi transforms this soup into a filling meal that promises to satisfy everyone at your table. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, you’ll love how easy it is to create a delicious, nutritious dish that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- Olive or avocado oil
- 2 links spicy Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 2 leeks (white part only), sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, quartered and sliced
- 1 large parsnip, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz), chopped
- 1 can navy beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crumbled spicy sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute before stirring in tomatoes and navy beans.
- Pour in chicken stock/broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kale, parsley, and lemon juice before serving over cooked gnocchi.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg