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Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage

Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
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Indulge in the warmth of our Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage. This delightful dish is a nourishing blend of vibrant vegetables, hearty gnocchi, and flavorful spicy sausage, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy solo nights. Each spoonful is bursting with savory goodness, enhanced by aromatic herbs and fresh ingredients. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your hunger or just warm up on a chilly evening, this soup delivers comfort and flavor in every bite. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it truly your own. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)
  • Olive or avocado oil
  • 2 links spicy chicken or turkey sausage, 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. Prepare the gnocchi by cooking them according to the package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of oil and brown crumbled sausage for a few minutes.
  3. Add leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until vegetables become tender.
  4. Stir in the garlic until aromatic; then add chopped tomatoes and navy beans.
  5. Pour in chicken stock/broth and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Turn off heat; stir in kale, flat-leaf parsley, and squeeze of lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve by adding cooked gnocchi to bowls before ladling the soup over.

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