Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in the warm and hearty flavors of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This vibrant soup is brimming with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and tender gnocchi that elevate it from simple to substantial. With a rich broth featuring zesty sausage and nutritious beans, it promises to satisfy your cravings while being versatile enough to accommodate whatever seasonal produce you have on hand. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed during a cozy night in, this soup is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Gnocchi (optional)
- Olive or avocado oil
- Spicy Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- Leeks
- Fennel bulb
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Canned tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken stock/broth
- Kale
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add oil and brown the crumbled spicy sausage for a few minutes.
- Stir in sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until veggies are tender.
- Add garlic, chopped tomatoes, navy beans, and chicken stock; stir well.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are soft. Stir in kale and lemon juice before serving.
- To serve, place gnocchi in bowls and ladle hot soup over them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg