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Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage

Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
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Indulge in a bowl of warmth with this Italian Vegetable Soup featuring Spicy Sausage. Perfectly balanced with fresh vegetables, tender gnocchi, and a touch of spice, this comforting dish is ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of flavors that warms the soul. Quick to prepare and customizable based on seasonal ingredients, this soup is not only satisfying but also a wholesome choice packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

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  • Olive or avocado oil
  • 2 links spicy Italian sausage (chicken or turkey), casings removed and crumbled
  • 2 leeks (white part only), washed, halved, and sliced thinly
  • 1 fennel bulb, quartered, core removed, and sliced thinly
  • 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained of juice and roughly chopped into large chunks
  • 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken stock/broth
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • Squeeze of lemon (about 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add oil and crumble in the spicy sausage. Brown for a few minutes.
  3. Add leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; sauté until tender.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and navy beans followed by chicken stock.
  5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until veggies are tender. Stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice before serving.
  6. Serve hot over warmed gnocchi with a drizzle of olive oil.

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