Description
Savor the warmth of homemade Sausage and Vegetable Soup, a comforting blend of juicy sausage, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly nights, providing a nourishing experience with every spoonful. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Gather around the table and enjoy this soul-warming dish that invites everyone to come in and savor the flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg