Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage, a nourishing meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. This delightful soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables, hearty spices, and tender gnocchi, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with flavor and nutrition, each spoonful offers a burst of deliciousness that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 portions 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 ground turkey/chicken)
- 2 leeks
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 rib celery
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup chopped kale
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions if using; keep warm.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the spicy sausage until crispy.
- Add leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sauté until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant. Add tomatoes and navy beans; pour in chicken broth.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes until flavors meld together. Fold in kale, parsley, and lemon juice before serving.
- Serve soup over gnocchi with an optional drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg