Description
Sausage and Vegetable Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines savory sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a fragrant broth. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, offering warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s an ideal choice for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the sausage until crispy, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in broth and diced tomatoes with juices; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg