1-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: Before you dive into cooking, take a moment to gather all your ingredients and prep them ahead this keeps things smooth and fun in the kitchen. Start by washing and chopping your vegetables, slicing the sausage, and measuring out your broth and seasonings so everything is ready to go. This smoked sausage vegetable soup comes together in about an hour, making it a breeze for weeknight meals.

2-Preparation: The process begins with heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, which helps build that rich base flavor. Once your ingredients are prepped, you’ll be set for a straightforward cooking experience that even beginners can handle.

3-Cooking the Soup Step by Step: Now, add the sliced smoked turkey kielbasa sausage to the pot and brown it for about 2 minutes, then toss and cook for 2 minutes more to lock in that smoky taste. Transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the oil behind to flavor the rest of the dish. Next, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then toss in the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté them for 3 minutes until they start to soften and release their aromas.

4-Cooking the Soup Step by Step: Follow that by adding the yellow bell pepper and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes longer to build even more layers of flavor. Pour in the 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, the 14.5-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes, the 1 1/2 cups of diced potatoes, and 1 tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together, add the browned sausage back in, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

5-Cooking the Soup Step by Step: Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. After that, mix in the diced zucchini and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and full of flavor. Finally, stir in the 2 cups of chopped spinach and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, warming everything through before serving. If you enjoy a bit of cheese, top it with finely shredded parmesan for an extra touch.