Paleo Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Paleo Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup, a soul-soothing dish packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and savory flavor. This wholesome recipe features perfectly browned Paleo-friendly pork sausages, tender sweet potatoes, and a medley of hearty vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and kale, all simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, thyme, and tomatoes. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for meal prepping or cozy dinners. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-approved, it’s a nutritious and satisfying option for anyone following a whole-food lifestyle. Serve it steaming hot for the ultimate comforting meal that will keep you full and energized!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 links pork sausages (Paleo-friendly)
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 large, sliced carrots
• 3 sliced celery stalks
• 1 large, peeled and cubed sweet potato
• 1 medium, sliced zucchini
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and sweet potato to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Slice the browned sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the zucchini, kale, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3735.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1887.1

Total Fat 115.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 185.4mg	0%
Sodium 11196.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.8g	0%
Total Sugars 69.6g
Protein 75.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 914.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 6517.0mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 29.0%