Smoked Sausage Soup

Perfect soup for a snowy day

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 mins   Cook Time: 30 mins  

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package smoked low-fat sausage, sliced
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) carton fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 (7 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add chicken broth, tomatoes and rice, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is done. Salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and add spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.

Grab a big bowl and enjoy!

Categories: Other Soups & Stews

Submitted by: sueh on January 17, 2011