Italian Turkey Sausage Soup
Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Italian Turkey Sausage Soup is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for any season. Featuring lean Italian turkey sausage, nutrient-rich kale, and creamy cannellini beans, this soup is both wholesome and satisfying. Aromatic garlic, onion, and a medley of herbs like basil and oregano lend a rich Italian-inspired flair, while a splash of crushed red pepper flakes adds optional heat. Simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with bright bursts of diced tomatoes, this 30-minute soup is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and some crusty bread for a meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for healthy comfort food or a crowd-pleasing recipe, this Italian turkey sausage soup delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage (casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the cooked turkey sausage to the pot and add the cannellini beans, kale, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1685 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 22% | |
*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.
