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Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage

Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage
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Indulge in a warm and satisfying bowl of Italian Vegetable Soup with Spicy Sausage. This hearty dish brings together a medley of fresh vegetables and flavorful spicy sausage, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. The addition of tender gnocchi offers a delightful twist, making this soup not only delicious but also comforting for any occasion. Perfect as a main course or starter, it’s sure to impress family and friends with its robust flavors and nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • Olive or avocado oil
  • 2 links spicy Italian sausage (chicken, beef, 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)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using gnocchi, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the crumbled spicy sausage and brown for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in sliced leeks, fennel, parsnip, carrot, and celery; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Then add chopped tomatoes and navy beans, followed by chicken stock; mix well.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice before serving over warm gnocchi.

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