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    Sausage and Vegetable Soup

    Published: Mar 16, 2019 / Updated: Mar 5, 2021 / 38 Comments

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    This sausage and vegetable soup recipe is hearty and delicious. Italian sausage, potatoes, and a flavorful broth make a tasty and filling meal. 

    close-up of easy sausage and vegetable soup in a white bowl

    I've made this soup twice so far, and it makes excellent leftovers. It's one of those soups that tastes even better a day or two later. It's one of my favorite lunches to take to work these days. 

    This Italian sausage and vegetable soup is very easy to make and actually fairly healthy due to all the veggies. The hardest part is chopping everything up, but I like to chop as I go along to save some time. 

    bowl of Italian sausage and vegetable soup in a white bowl

    Can I substitute Italian sausage for another kind?

    Absolutely! You could even use chicken sausage. I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville's mild Italian sausages. Feel free to use hot or whatever kind you like best.

    Pro tip: I spoon out some of the fat (about half) after I cook the sausage meat, but I do like to leave some in - it helps cooks the onions and celery and also adds more flavor to the soup. If your sausage isn't very fatty, don't bother draining it at all. 

    Like this recipe? You may also like my Crockpot Italian sausage soup, this sausage and sweet potato soup, kielbasa soup, or my Italian sausage tortellini soup. 

    close-up of healthy sausage, corn, and potato soup in a white bowl

    Can I add other vegetables to this soup?

    Yes! This is one of those soups where you could definitely clean out the fridge. Feel free to substitute any veggies you don't like in this soup. I loved adding the red peppers because sausage and peppers go so well together!

    white bowl with easy sausage soup with vegetables and potatoes

    Will you give this sausage and vegetable soup a try?

    Questions? Let me know in the comments!

    This easy sausage and vegetable soup is total comfort food! The whole family will love this delicious meal.

    Sausage and Vegetable Soup

    This sausage and vegetable soup recipe is hearty and delicious. Italian sausage, potatoes, and a flavorful broth make a tasty and filling meal. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 434 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 17.6 ounces Italian sausages cut up/crumbled
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 3 sticks celery chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 medium carrots sliced/chopped
    • 2 large Russet potatoes peeled & diced
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 cup corn (I used frozen)
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain a bit of the fat, leaving some in for flavor. I prep as I go along, so I chop the onion and get the other ingredients started as the sausage cooks.
    • Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Continue cooking it for another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop any remaining ingredients.
    • Add in the chicken broth, water, carrots, potatoes, red pepper, and corn. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed.

    Notes

    • I prep as I go along, so if you don't do that, prep time will take a bit longer.
    • I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. You can use ground sausage meat if you prefer.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1262mgPotassium: 1054mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4112IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword sausage and vegetable soup
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    1. Gary Opitz says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:18 PM

      5 stars
      Added brussel sprouts, 2 Jalapenos and parsnips and it was excellent!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 2, 2021 at 2:48 PM

        Fantastic!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Paige says

      December 30, 2020 at 9:27 AM

      5 stars
      This was a good base. I substituted cauliflower rice and turnips for corn and potates. Added lots of loose spices I had around the house. Looking forward to eating it tonight and hope to use it again as I got a lot of sausage with my half a hog.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 30, 2020 at 11:12 AM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Paige! Yes, it's definitely one of those recipes that lends itself to using up what you've got in the house. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sally says

      October 26, 2020 at 7:09 PM

      5 stars
      My household loves this soup! We actually used red pepper initially instead of bell pepper and it was amazing (loved the kick!). Trying it tonight with just the red bell.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 26, 2020 at 7:17 PM

        Awesome!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Debi Masullo says

      August 26, 2020 at 7:24 AM

      Made this for dinner last night, added yellow Squash and some heavy cream..so super delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 26, 2020 at 8:35 AM

        Yay!! That's great.

        Reply
    5. Sara says

      April 15, 2020 at 3:22 PM

      5 stars
      My family and I absolutley LOVE this soup! It has become a favorite in our household, and is commonly requested upon! We usually leave out the red pepper because the mild sausage carries enough heat for our taste buds but if you are someone who prefers a little more heat then go for it! I can't stress enough how amazing this soup is, try it at home and it will be worth your while!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM

        Aww I'm so happy your family enjoys it! Thank you! By the way - I use a red bell pepper in there, so there is no heat. I didn't mean a chili pepper. I will update the recipe card to be more clear!

        Reply
      • Terry Harl says

        July 7, 2020 at 8:25 AM

        5 stars
        I have made this soup many times. Delicious! I do add spinach and carrots. My picky eater grandson loves it. He hates vegetables but inhales this soup. I do top with cheese when serving.

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        • Natasha says

          July 7, 2020 at 8:50 AM

          Wonderful! I am so happy to hear that he enjoys it!

          Reply
    6. Jenn says

      March 24, 2020 at 9:45 PM

      5 stars
      Used this as a baseline but subbed in what I had in the fridge. ....turkey sausage, peas, zucchini, yellow squash, lentils. Super hardy and will be better in few days.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 25, 2020 at 10:12 AM

        Awesome!! That's great.

        Reply
    7. Gwen A says

      February 15, 2020 at 12:17 PM

      5 stars
      I made this soup but thinking I added too much red pepper (for others, but not me) and I added spinach. It a very delicious soup. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 15, 2020 at 2:41 PM

        So glad you liked it, Gwen!

        Reply
    8. Justine says

      January 3, 2020 at 3:15 PM

      This recipe was so easy or make and super delicious! I substituted the red pepper and corn with kale instead. So delicious! I will def be making this again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2020 at 7:48 PM

        So happy to hear it!

        Reply
    9. Norma says

      November 16, 2019 at 1:44 PM

      Would you consider making these into videos in the future? I like to watch people cook first to make sure I'm doing everything right lol.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 16, 2019 at 8:39 PM

        Hi Norma! I have done videos for some of my recipes, but honestly they're a heck of a lot of work, so at this time I don't really plan on doing a ton more since it's just me running this website haha. For one video it's probably 8 hours of work when you count all the planning, setup, prep, cleanup, and then finally editing the video and putting it all together. This soup is fairly straightforward - I think you will do just fine. 🙂 I think the more you cook, the more it'll all be second nature.

        Reply
    10. Rick says

      November 3, 2019 at 10:38 AM

      I've been making sausage soup for about five six years and I still like to change it around from time to time thank you for the information

      Reply
    11. Brenda says

      September 9, 2019 at 7:21 AM

      Super Simple soup but even my 12 year old son loved it.
      I used Vegetable stock so I could leave the sausage out for my vegan daughter.
      I added: Beans, tomato, zucchini, kale, parsley, thyme and a little red chili flake.
      But as mentioned this soup makes a great base to add whatever you would like to it.
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 9, 2019 at 8:08 AM

        You're very welcome, Brenda! So happy you were able to feed both kids with it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Hira says

      August 19, 2019 at 7:13 PM

      5 stars
      This recipe was so simple and delicious! I added a bit of oregano to give it an extra "oomph" and no water. Will definitely be making this again! 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 20, 2019 at 9:13 AM

        So happy to hear it!!

        Reply
    13. Kim says

      March 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM

      5 stars
      Love this soup! I used sweet potato instead of regular and I also used mild and hot sausages and it turned out great!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 24, 2019 at 3:58 PM

        Yay so glad you liked this soup, Kimmy!! 😉

        Reply
    14. Leigh Ann says

      March 21, 2019 at 9:28 AM

      I love the idea of a sausage and vegetable soup! My whole family would gobble this one up!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 21, 2019 at 11:35 AM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    15. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      March 21, 2019 at 8:18 AM

      This soup looks amazing! LOVE!

      Reply
    16. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      March 20, 2019 at 3:51 PM

      This soup looks so incredible right now! LOVE!!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 21, 2019 at 8:31 AM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    17. Karen Ross says

      March 18, 2019 at 10:51 PM

      I'm excited to try this for dinner tomorrow. It sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 19, 2019 at 7:59 PM

        Hope you like it, Karen!

        Reply
    18. Natasha's Sister says

      March 18, 2019 at 10:02 AM

      5 stars
      Are you going to make this for me without sausage? Thx.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM

        No.

        Reply
    19. Ashlyn @ F5 Method says

      March 18, 2019 at 5:48 AM

      I love the idea of Italian sausage in soup! Loading it up with veggies and adding chicken broth is simple and genius!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM

        Thanks!!

        Reply

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