Careme

Ingredients

• Simple Truth® Natural Bratwurst Chicken Sausage Links 12 OZ 6 oz (about 2 links), sliced into coins $5.00 sale (12 oz)
• Kroger® Broccoli Florets BIG DEAL! 12 oz florets $6.00 (32 oz)
• Organic Yellow Potatoes 8 oz (about 1 medium), diced 1/2-inch $2.49 (1 lb)
• Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 onion, diced (about 1 cup) $1.29 sale (1 lb)
• Carrots 1 large carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup) $1.69 (1 lb)
• Celery (sleeved celery) 2 stalks, diced (about 1/2 cup) $2.49 (1 lb)
• Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 4 cups (32 oz) $1.99 sale (32 oz)
• Olive oil 2 tsp
• Dried thyme (or fresh thyme) 1/2 tsp dried (or 1 tsp fresh)
• Bay leaf 1 (optional)
• Kosher salt 1/2 tsp (to taste, go light—sausage is salty)
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp
• Lemon (optional) 1–2 tsp juice to finish (optional) $1.69 (each)

Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables: dice 1/2 onion (about 1 cup), dice 2 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup), dice 1 large carrot (about 1/2 cup), dice 8 oz yellow potato into 1/2-inch pieces, and measure 12 oz broccoli florets.
2. Prep the sausage: slice 6 oz chicken sausage into coins (about 1/4-inch thick).
3. Start on the stove: heat 2 tsp olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes until softened.
4. Brown the sausage: add sliced 6 oz chicken sausage and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, to lightly brown and render flavor.
5. Simmer: add 4 cups (32 oz) low-sodium chicken broth, the diced 8 oz potatoes, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
6. Add broccoli: stir in 12 oz broccoli florets and simmer 4–6 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
7. Finish and serve: remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust with up to 1/4 tsp more salt (if needed) and 1/4 tsp more pepper. Optional: brighten with 1–2 tsp lemon juice. Serve hot.