Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
If you’re craving a comforting and wholesome meal, this Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage is your answer. Brimming with fresh vegetables, hearty navy beans, and bold spices, this soup is perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. The addition of spicy sausage gives it a delightful kick, while the gnocchi adds a satisfying texture. Easy to prepare and highly adaptable, it’s an excellent option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and enjoy the rich flavors all week long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Gnocchi (optional)
- Olive or avocado oil
- Spicy Italian sausage (or turkey/plant-based alternative)
- Leeks
- Fennel bulb
- Parsnip
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Whole tomatoes
- Navy beans
- Chicken stock/broth
- Kale
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crumbled sausage and brown.
- Stir in sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sauté until tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds before mixing in chopped tomatoes and navy beans.
- Pour in chicken broth; stir well and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot over gnocchi with optional olive oil drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg