Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Warm up with our delightful Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
- 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 turkey/plant-based sausage)
- Leeks
- Fennel bulb
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Whole tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken stock/broth
- Kale
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the crumbled spicy sausage until cooked through.
- Add sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery. Season with salt and pepper; sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic and chopped tomatoes; add navy beans and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in kale and lemon juice before serving.
- Serve hot with cooked gnocchi added to each bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg