Cozy Hearty Sausage and Vegetable Soup Recipe to Warm Your Soul - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
• 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper