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Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage

Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
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If you’re searching for a nourishing dish that embodies warmth and comfort, this Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage is the perfect choice. Bursting with vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and a zesty kick from spicy sausage, this soup is a delightful blend of flavors that will surely satisfy your cravings. The addition of tender gnocchi gives it a unique twist, making every spoonful feel like a warm embrace on cool evenings. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both simple to prepare and highly customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite veggies or proteins.

Ingredients

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  • Gnocchi (optional)
  • Olive or avocado oil
  • Spicy Italian sausage (substitute turkey or plant-based sausage if desired)
  • 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. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crumbled spicy sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, celery; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until veggies are tender.
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, then mix in chopped tomatoes and navy beans.
  5. Pour in chicken stock/broth; bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in kale and parsley along with lemon juice before serving.
  7. Serve hot over cooked gnocchi and drizzle with olive oil if desired.

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