Name: Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Olive or avocado oil; 2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled (or spicy turkey sausage); 2 leeks (white part only), washed, halved, and sliced thinly; 1 fennel bulb, quartered, core removed, and sliced thinly; 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 1 rib celery, diced; Salt; Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained of juice and roughly chopped into large chunks; 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed; 6 cups chicken stock/broth; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley; Squeeze of lemon (about 1 teaspoon); 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)

Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage, a hearty dish that combines vibrant veggies and savory sausage for a satisfying meal. This soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, offering rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. Tender gnocchi add an extra layer of heartiness, transforming this dish from an appetizer to a fulfilling main course. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this soup will become a favorite in your kitchen.

Author: Imogen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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Olive or avocado oil
2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled (or spicy turkey sausage)
2 leeks (white part only), washed, halved, and sliced thinly
1 fennel bulb, quartered, core removed, and sliced thinly
1 large parsnip, peeled and diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, diced
Salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained of juice and roughly chopped into large chunks
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups chicken stock/broth
1 cup chopped kale
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Squeeze of lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the gnocchi according to package instructions; set aside.
In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Crumble in 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; then add chopped tomatoes and navy beans. Pour in chicken stock/broth and mix well.
Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes until all veggies are tender. Stir in kale and lemon juice before serving over gnocchi.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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