Chicken Sausage And Vegetable Soup
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian chicken sausage sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- Start by gathering and preparing all your ingredients. Chop the vegetables and slice the chicken sausage to ensure a smooth cooking process.
Sauté The Sausage
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
Sauté The Vegetables
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Remaining Vegetables And Broth
- Add the diced zucchini, green beans, and canned tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer The Soup
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add Spinach And Sausage
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and the cooked sausage. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the sausage is heated through.
Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize this soup based on seasonal vegetables or what's available in your pantry. It's a versatile recipe that welcomes creativity, making it perfect for using up leftover veggies or experimenting with different herbs and spices.