Low Fat Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Low Fat Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup, a nutritious and flavorful meal that’s perfect for cozy nights or meal prep. Packed with lean turkey sausage, vibrant fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and green beans, and simmered in a savory low-sodium chicken broth infused with aromatic herbs, this soup is both wholesome and satisfying. The addition of fresh spinach elevates its nutrient profile, while its low-fat content makes it a guilt-free comfort food. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty soup is ideal for busy weeknights and makes enough to feed the whole family. Serve it piping hot with crusty whole-grain bread or enjoy it on its own for a deliciously light yet filling dish. Perfect for health-conscious foodies seeking high-protein, veggie-packed dinner ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces lean turkey sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 large, chopped carrot
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 1 medium, chopped zucchini
• 1 large, chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Remove the casing from the turkey sausage and break it into chunks.

Step 5

Add the sausage to the pot, cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, zucchini, red bell pepper, and green beans, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes, along with their juice.

Step 8

Add the dried thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, stirring well to combine.

Step 9

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 10

Add the fresh spinach to the pot, pushing it down into the soup.

Step 11

Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 13

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3523.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1326.8

Total Fat 60.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 248.4mg	0%
Sodium 6720.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 59.9g
Protein 102.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 674.5mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 4646.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 29.8%