Hearty Vegetable & Sausage Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Vegetable & Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3-4 precooked sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces. Choose any variety that sounds good to you (I like a chicken or turkey sausage with fennel or basil); 1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2-3 carrots, peeled, diced; 2 small or 1 large zucchini, diced; 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh); 6 cups chicken broth; 1 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, chopped; 2/3 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups cooked penne pasta, al dente; handful of fresh thyme, oregano and parsley, chopped; 1 bay leaf; freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 precooked sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces. Choose any variety that sounds good to you (I like a chicken or turkey sausage with fennel or basil)
1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 carrots, peeled, diced
2 small or 1 large zucchini, diced
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
6 cups chicken broth
1 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, chopped
2/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked penne pasta, al dente
handful of fresh thyme, oregano and parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy pot, over medium high heat. Add sausage and saute until browned. Reduce heat slightly, add remaining olive oil, garlic and onions and cook until translucent. Add carrots, cook for 1-2 minutes, add zucchini, cook for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper. Add sherry and use wooden spoon to scrape browned bits from bottom of pan. Add tomatoes. Add chicken stock. Add bay leaf and whole sprig of thyme. Cover and bring to a boil.
2
Uncover and simmer for 30-60 minutes. 15 minutes before serving, add kale, cover and cook. Stir in peas and beans. Add chopped thyme and oregano. 1 minute before serving, add pasta. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
3
Ladle into warm bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and chopped parsley.

1242

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 precooked sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces. Choose any variety that sounds good to you (I like a chicken or turkey sausage with fennel or basil), 1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Vegetable & Sausage Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Vegetable & Sausage Soup

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