Italian-Inspired Vegetable Soup With Turkey Sausage (Ww Inspired

Submitted by MexiPie

"I revised a weight watchers recipe and it's even MORE delicious than the original! Hubby and Mom agree. This is the first recipe I make using fennel and it really adds a depth of flavor so it's worth including."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 cups spinach, baby leaves
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons thyme, preferably fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano, preferably fresh
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage link, cut into quarters
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Saute olive oil, garlic, onions, and fennel in a large pot over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. In a separate small skillet, cook the sausage links by browning them first on medium heat and then adding the water and covering for approximately 5-7 minutes.
2. Once the onions, garlic, and fennel are aromatic and translucent, add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, for about 10-15 minutes.