Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Warm up with a bowl of Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup, a comforting one-pot wonder packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This delicious recipe combines savory Italian sausage, nutrient-rich kale, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes in a robust, tomato-infused chicken broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, the soup is seasoned with dried oregano and basil for a fragrant herbal touch, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese adds an irresistible finish. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make soup is ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, offering six servings of hearty goodness. Whether you’re craving a cozy dinner or looking to add variety to your soup repertoire, this satisfying recipe is sure to delight! Keywords: hearty soup recipe, vegetable sausage soup, easy soup meal, healthy comfort food, Italian sausage soup.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 large, sliced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 2 medium, diced potatoes
• 28 ounces, canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 0.5 cup, grated, for serving parmesan cheese

📝 Instructions

14 steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the Italian sausage to the pot. Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it's browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

3. Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

4. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté in the sausage fat until it's soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.

6. Stir in the sliced carrots and diced celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.

7. Add the diced zucchini and potatoes, stirring to combine with the other vegetables.

8. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.

9. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot.

10. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.

11. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

12. Stir in the chopped kale and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

13. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

14. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (632.8g)

Calories		442
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.2 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	8.9 g	44%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	3.8 g
Cholesterol		68 mg	23%
Sodium		1560 mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate		28.5 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	4.4 g	16%
	Total Sugars	10.8 g
Protein		24.0 g	48%
Vitamin D		0.8 mcg	4%
Calcium		179 mg	14%
Iron		3.2 mg	18%
Potassium		1312 mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1476 cal (54.0%%)

Protein: 572 cal (20.9%%)

Carbs: 683 cal (25.0%%)