12 Hearty Sausage Soup Recipes

If you’re tired of chicken breasts, these sausage soups and stews are the perfect alternative! From sausage tortellini soup to lentil sausage stew, these are some of our favorite healthy sausage soup recipes to nosh on when it’s chilly outside. And if you’re trying to watch your fat intake, we’ve even got you covered with hearty chicken sausage and turkey sausage soups that’ll keep you satisfied all winter long.

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Slow-Cooker White Bean, Spinach & Sausage Stew

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Reach for this recipe on a chilly morning when you know you'll want a steaming bowl of slow-cooker sausage stew for supper. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage.

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Leek, Potato & Spinach Stew

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For this light, brothy stew, use leeks, potatoes, garlic and spinach. Vary what's in the stew according to the weekly bounty. Serve with: Crusty whole-wheat baguette spread with goat cheese.

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Sausage, Spinach & Tortellini Soup

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Full of a comforting tomato base and plenty of fresh spinach, the spicy sausage is a zingy, flavorful addition to this easy soup recipe. If you want to make the soup ahead of time, save the tortellini for shortly before serving so that it doesn't get soggy and break apart.

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Slow-Cooker Turkey & Kale Minestrone Soup

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Adjust the heat level in the dish by choosing either hot or mild Italian sausage. You can add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot. Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired.

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Portuguese Kale & Red Bean Soup

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This vegetable-packed healthy soup recipe is inspired by caldo verde, a Portuguese soup made with kale, potatoes and linguica sausage. We added protein-rich kidney beans, tomatoes and carrots to make it more substantial. If you can't find linguica, andouille sausage or chorizo makes a delicious substitute.

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Slow-Cooker Irish Sausage, Bean & Cabbage Stew

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The abundance of springy sausage, soft beans and tender cabbage packed into this slow-cooker recipe means that each bite is loaded with varied texture. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage. Serve with bread and Guinness, if desired.

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Sausage, Cabbage & Root Vegetable Soup

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In this French-style healthy soup recipe, sausage, cabbage and root vegetables simmer together to make a comforting and healthy meal. Serve the soup piping hot with grated Parmesan cheese on the side. Like most soups, the flavors are even better if it's made a day ahead.

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Louisiana Gumbo

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Chock-full of shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra and tomatoes, this flavorful stew is a staple in Louisiana. Make it a meal and serve with cornbread.

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Middle Eastern Bean Soup

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This healthy Middle Eastern-inspired bean soup recipe features chickpeas, butter beans and a healthy dose of oregano and za'atar. If you can't find lamb merguez sausage, try using chorizo or andouille sausage instead.

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Root Vegetable Stew with Herbed Dumplings

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This root vegetable stew is flecked with sausage and topped with whole-wheat herbed dumplings. Turn up the heat by using hot Italian sausage or make it crowd-pleasing with sweet sausage. If you find beets or turnips with their greens still attached, the greens of one bunch should yield just enough for this dish. Otherwise use whatever dark leafy greens look fresh at the market.

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Caribbean Bean Soup

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Mostly made with pantry staples, this healthy Caribbean bean soup recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. A judicious amount of chicken sausage adds savory flavor and protein without breaking the sodium bank. For a kick of heat, use hot Madras curry powder. If you can't find pigeon peas, black-eyed peas are a good substitute

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Smoked Sausage-Lentil Stew

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Smoked turkey sausage adds incredible flavor to this easy slow-cooker stew recipe which is full of iron- and protein-rich lentils.

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12 Sausage Soups and Stews That’ll Keep You Cozy All Winter Long

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Slow-Cooker White Bean, Spinach & Sausage Stew

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