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.
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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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.