Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage, a hearty dish brimming with vibrant vegetables and satisfying flavors. This delightful soup features tender gnocchi and a medley of fresh ingredients, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 45 minutes—but it’s also nutritious, packed with vitamins and protein. Enjoy this cozy recipe as an appetizer or main course, paired beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- Olive or avocado oil
- 2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 large parsnip, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz), chopped
- 1 can navy beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped kale
- Chopped parsley and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the spicy sausage and brown for a few minutes.
- 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; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in kale and parsley; add lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked gnocchi if desired, garnished with olive oil and parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg