Ingredients
2tbspolive oil,divided
12ozsmoked turkey kielbasa sausage,quartered through the length, sliced
1½cupsyellow onion,(1 medium), chopped
1cupcarrots,(2 medium), diced
1cupcelery,(2 stalks), diced
1½cupsyellow bell pepper,(1 medium), chopped
1½tbspgarlic,(4 cloves), minced
6cupschicken broth,low-sodium
14.5oztomatoes,(1 can), petite diced
1½cupspotatoes,russet or red potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces
1tbspdried Italian seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1cupsmall zucchini,diced
2cupsspinach,chopped
2tbspfresh parsley,minced
parmesan,finely shredded, for serving, optional
Preparation
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add in sausage and let brown for about 2 minutes, then toss and let cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate while leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
Add the remaining olive oil, then add onions, carrots and celery. Sauté 3 minutes.
Add bell pepper and garlic, then saute 2 minutes longer.
Pour in broth, tomatoes, potatoes, Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the sausage.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the zucchini and cook for 10 minutes longer, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the spinach and parsley, then let warm through.
Serve warm with parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
