Italian Sausage and Leek Soup
with zucchini
This hearty French-inspired soup of sausage, leeks, and veggies is the perfect way to warm-up your weeknight. Ready in 30 minutes, this dinner is sure to please everyone!
Smarts: Soup makes great leftovers for lunch! Increase the servings to make extra soup for lunches this week.
Smarts: Soup makes great leftovers for lunch! Increase the servings to make extra soup for lunches this week.
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Ingredients
Italian Sausage and Leek Soup:
- Carrots - 8 oz , diced
- Celery - 2 stalks , diced
- Leeks, large - 1 , chopped, white parts only
- Zucchini - 12 oz , diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
- Sausage, any pre-cooked or smoked variety - 16 oz , chopped
- Oil, olive - 1 Tbsp
- Tomato paste - 3 Tbsp
- Stock, any type - 4 cups
- Bay leaves - 2
Prep
- Carrots / Celery / Leeks / Zucchini / Garlic / Sausage - Prep as directed. Combine carrots, celery, and leeks in one container. Combine zucchini and garlic in second container and store sausage separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make
- Heat a Dutch oven with olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and leeks to heated pan. Saute until soft and starting to caramelize in some places, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add sausage and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, zucchini, garlic, and stock. Add bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Season soup with some salt and pepper.
- Divide soup between serving bowls. Enjoy!
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