Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
If you’re seeking a comforting bowl that warms both body and soul, this Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage is the perfect choice. Bursting with vibrant vegetables and flavorful sausage, this easy-to-make soup is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. You can easily customize it based on your preferences, making it a versatile dish that everyone will love. Enjoy the hearty goodness of this meal knowing it’s packed with nutrition and flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)
- Olive or avocado oil
- 2 links spicy Italian sausage (or turkey/plant-based sausage)
- 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
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup chopped kale
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil and crumble in the spicy sausage. Brown for a few minutes.
- Add leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant; add chopped tomatoes and navy beans followed by chicken stock/broth. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are tender. Stir in kale and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg