Description
This Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage is a cozy, heartwarming dish that combines rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. The savory broth is enhanced by the heat of spicy sausage and a colorful medley of seasonal vegetables, while tender gnocchi adds a satisfying touch. Not only is this soup nourishing and delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, allowing even novice cooks to create a comforting meal that everyone will love. Enjoy it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi (optional)
- 2 links spicy Italian sausage
- 2 leeks (white part only)
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 large parsnip
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 rib celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) navy beans
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup chopped kale
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi as per package instructions; set aside.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown crumbled sausage in olive oil.
- Add sliced leeks, fennel, diced parsnip, carrot, and celery. Sauté until tender.
- Stir in pressed garlic, chopped tomatoes, navy beans, and chicken stock; mix well.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until veggies are soft.
- Stir in chopped kale and lemon juice; taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Serve hot with cooked gnocchi on the bottom of each bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap seasonal vegetables based on availability. For less heat, use mild sausage or reduce the amount of spicy sausage.