Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
This Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms the soul. The rich broth, infused with spicy Italian sausage and tender gnocchi, creates an inviting medley of tastes and textures. Packed with vibrant vegetables like leeks, fennel, and kale, this soup is not just delicious; it’s also a nutritious meal perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome bowl that satisfies hunger while delivering a burst of flavors. Whether you serve it as a main course or alongside crusty bread and salad, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Gnocchi (optional)
- Spicy Italian sausage
- Leeks
- Fennel
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Whole tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken stock/broth
- Kale
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add oil and crumble in the spicy sausage. Brown until cooked through.
- Add sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until veggies are tender.
- Stir in pressed garlic; cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add chopped tomatoes and navy beans, then pour in chicken stock.
- Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes until veggies are tender. Stir in kale and parsley; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve by adding cooked gnocchi to bowls, ladling soup over them, and garnishing with olive oil and parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg