Healthy Italian sausage and veggie soup ✨
Healthy Italian sausage and veggie soup✨
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▪️1 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced small▪️2 Cloves Garlic, minced▪️1 Medium Carrot, diced small▪️2 Stalks Celery, diced small▪️1 lb. Hot Italian Chicken Sausage (or pork sausage)▪️4 Cups Chicken Broth▪️1 x 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes, drained▪️1/2 Cup Green Beans, chopped in 1/2” pieces▪️1 Fresh Cob Corn, kernels sliced off the cob▪️1 Medium Zucchini, diced small▪️1 Medium Yellow Summer Squash, diced small▪️2 x 14.5 oz. Cans White Beans, drained▪️4 Cups Spinach, roughly chopped▪️2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1/2 tsp Oregano▪️1/2 tsp Thyme▪️1/2 tsp Pepper▪️2 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped▪️Grated Parmesan, for serving▪️
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????Vegan Modification: Sub in vegetable broth for chicken broth and leave out the sausage and parmesan
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1️⃣ Cut sausage in 1” chunks, remove from casing, and roll into balls; set aside
2️⃣ In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 mins then add the carrots and celery along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper; sauté 2-3 more mins
3️⃣ Push the veggies to the side and add the meatballs to the pot; brown meatballs, moving them around the pot gently for 2-3 mins then add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes
4️⃣ Add the green beans, corn, zucchini, and squash; bring to a boil and then cover and simmer on low for 10-15 mins until veggies are tender
5️⃣ Transfer 2 cups of the hot broth into a blender along with 1 can of beans; blend and then pour back into the soup (this will add richness to the broth.. you can also mash with a fork or potato masher if you don’t have a blender)
6️⃣ Add the other can of beans to the soup (without mashing), cook for 2-3 mins, then add the spinach, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and basil
7️⃣ Top with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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⏲30 minute prep time + 30 minute cook time
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Recipe serves 4 people
Quick and Easy Italian Sausage Soup
This brothy Italian sausage soup is quick and easy to make with hot Italian pork sausage, fresh kale, your favorite pasta and a few canned vegetables. No need for a long simmer, this soup is ready to eat in just over an hour.
Make it mild with by using sweet Italian sausage or give it a kick by using the spicy Italian sausage. Either way, it's delish!
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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
1/4 cup (54 grams) extra virgin olive oil - plus more for finishing
1 medium onion - diced
2 ribs celery - diced
2-3 medium carrots - diced
1 teaspoon (~2 grams) dried oregano
3 ounces (84 grams) tomato paste
8 ounces (226 grams) canned plum tomatoes hand crushed
8 ounces (226 grams) baby spinach
8 cups (1890 grams) water
16 ounces (454 grams) brown or green lentils see notes below
1 rind Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
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