That’s right! This tasty soup has only 5 ready to go ingredients. We can make this tasty fast food soup with our eyes closed. It’s that simple! And sometimes when life is hectic, we need simple solutions for eating well. With only 5 ingredients, this will be one of your meal basics each week. I offered a few easy additions if you need more starch or flavor to keep you satiated. Give it a try and let us know how you liked it.

Ingredients

• 1 container TJ’s Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 container TJ’s Mirepoix- “Mirepoix” is the French word for the chopped combination of onions, celery, and carrots. TJ’s sells it ready to go in the produce section
• 2 tsp of Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
• 1 package any spicy TJ’s Sausage- found in the fridge section
• 1 bag of  TJ’s Kale (frozen)

 

Possible Additions to give it more body and soul

• 1-2  chopped white or red boiling potato
• 1 bag of cubed butternut squash
• I can organic chopped tomatoes

Directions

In a large pot, combine chicken broth, water, mirepoix, oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the vegetables start to become tender. Cut each sausage in half and then half-inch slices. Add sausage and whole package of frozen kale to soup. Cook uncovered over medium low heat for approximately 10 minutes.   Serves 3     Enjoy!