Vegan Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Vegan Hearty Vegetable and Sausage Soup, a flavorful plant-based twist on classic comfort food. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, and spinach, this soup is a vibrant medley of colors and textures. Protein-packed vegan sausage and hearty quinoa take this dish to the next level, making it as filling as it is satisfying. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and basil and simmered in a savory vegetable broth, this recipe is both nourishing and delicious. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, with six generous servings to share or save for later. Serve it with crusty vegan bread for the ultimate comforting experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 vegan sausage links
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup cooked quinoa

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the vegan sausage links and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and slice into thin rounds.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the sliced vegan sausage, baby spinach, and cooked quinoa. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with your choice of vegan bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3098.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1752.7

Total Fat 78.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 8.5mg	0%
Sodium 7440.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.4g	0%
Total Sugars 63.7g
Protein 67.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 754.8mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 6213.6mg	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: 39.4%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 45.7%