Low Sodium Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup
Warm up with a bowl of comforting, **Low Sodium Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup**, a wholesome recipe that combines vibrant vegetables and flavorful turkey sausage into a nutrient-packed meal. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe features low-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf for maximum flavor without excess salt. With tender zucchini, carrots, celery, and bell peppers, this soup is brimming with color and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Ready in just over an hour and serving eight, it’s a satisfying and heart-healthy option that’s sure to delight your family while supporting their dietary goals. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a refreshing finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound low-sodium turkey sausage
- 1 large onion
- 3 large carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the cans of diced tomatoes with their juices.
Return the sausage to the pot and add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh parsley, and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional black pepper if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
