Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Chicken Sausage Soup, your new favorite go-to meal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup features savory chicken sausage, nutritious beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Not only is this dish quick and easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, but it’s also packed with protein and fiber, making it both nourishing and satisfying. With minimal cleanup required thanks to its one-pot preparation, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss. Customize the recipe with your favorite veggies or spices, and even freeze leftovers for a quick meal later. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
- 12 oz Italian chicken sausage
- 2 carrots
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 30 oz great northern beans
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken sausage until golden brown (about 4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed, then sauté chopped carrots, zucchini, and diced onion for 5-6 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Return the sausage to the pot along with Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, fire roasted tomatoes, great northern beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil before reducing to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kale and lemon juice (if using) until wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, include a Parmesan rind while cooking. Feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. This soup improves with time; refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavors.