Italian-Inspired Vegetable Soup With Turkey Sausage (Ww Inspired

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 cups spinach, baby leaves
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons thyme, preferably fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano, preferably fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage link, cut into quarters
• 1/4 cup water

1. Saute olive oil, garlic, onions, and fennel in a large pot over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes. In a separate small skillet, cook the sausage links by browning them first on medium heat and then adding the water and covering for approximately 5-7 minutes.
2. Once the onions, garlic, and fennel are aromatic and translucent, add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, for about 10-15 minutes.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, fennel bulb, spinach, zucchini, sweet red pepper, chicken broth, tomatoes, red pepper, thyme, oregano, black pepper, ground cloves, pepper, basil, lean italian turkey sausage, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-inspired-vegetable-soup-with-turkey-sausage-ww-inspired-448882 (may not work)