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    By Amy · Published: Jan 5, 2017 · Updated: Jun 6, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 8 Comments

    Turkey Sausage Soup with Rice and Veggies

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    Today I’m sharing a hearty, filling and comforting soup:  Turkey Sausage Soup with Rice and Veggies.

     Overhead view of two white bowls of turkey sausage soup by a striped napkin.

    This is a recipe I’m bringing back from the archives because I’ve made adjustments to it over the years… one of them being adding spinach.  If you’re planning on eating healthier this new year, this is your soup!

    And today was the perfect day for me to make this soup.  I know I’ve sneezed at least 50 times today already and head is pounding.  This is a perfect comforting feel-better soup!

    Overhead view of soup in a red dutch oven by a white napkin with a green stripe.

    Use a big pot for this soup because it yields approximately 12 cups.  I used my 6-quart dutch oven.

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    Loaded with turkey sausage, tomatoes, corn, carrots, onions, spinach in a seasoned broth… it’s a satisfying soup minus the guilt!

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    Enjoy!

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    Turkey Sausage Soup with Rice and Veggies


    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings
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    Description

    A hearty and comforting soup with turkey sausage, vegetables and rice.


    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
    • 3 ½ cups water, divided
    • 1 (16 ounce) package Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
    • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups peeled and sliced carrots (about 2 large carrots)
    • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn
    • 1 cup brown rice
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
    • 2 cups tightly packed fresh baby spinach

    Instructions

    1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and saute until fragrant (about another minute).
    2. Add ½ cup of the water and turkey sausage. Cook while crumbling turkey sausage until sausage is browned and no longer pink (about 4 to 5 minutes).
    3. Add all remaining ingredients except spinach and stir to combine (don’t forget the remaining water). Bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until carrots are tender and rice is cooked.
    4. Add spinach and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: turkey sausage soup

    Originally published March 7, 2012 and updated with new text and photographs January 5, 2017.

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    1. Kristen says

      December 07, 2017 at 12:02 am

      Hi! Just wondering about how much is 1 serving?

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        December 07, 2017 at 8:18 pm

        Hey Kristen, this recipe filled a 6-quart dutch oven a little over half full. So one serving is estimated to be approximately 2 cups. Hope you enjoy!

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    2. Cherie says

      November 20, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Just finished having this for dinner- it was amazing! Really hit the spot, methinks somebody might be going back for seconds lol. Only thing I added to the recipe was a can of chickpeas for some extra nutty protein, and since I didn’t have any fresh spinach I used frozen. Yummmm….will definitely be saving this recipe! Curious to see how it freezes too, will have to try

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        November 22, 2017 at 8:40 am

        Hey Cherie, thanks so much! Let me know how it freezes for you. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    3. RB says

      February 01, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Do you cook the rice or put it in uncooked?

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        February 01, 2017 at 3:18 pm

        Hi RB, the rice cooks while the soup is simmering. Hope you enjoy if you make it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Inci @ Bella's Apron says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:29 am

      perfect time for this hearty soup recipe. My husband and I love using turkey sausage into our meals as they are healthier than regular sausage.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        January 06, 2017 at 12:17 pm

        Thanks so much, Inci! Hope you enjoy if you make it. 🙂

        Reply

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