This Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup is nourishing, satisfying, and full of in-season vegetables. Sponsored by A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine.
As the weather cools, many of us begin craving hearty, warming soups. This Fall soup makes the most of seasonal produce—carrots, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, Swiss chard—and I even spotted bell peppers and zucchini at the farmers’ market recently. It’s a simple, satisfying way to use fresh vegetables and create a comforting meal.
Chorizo brings a touch of spice and smokiness that complements the chunky vegetables. This recipe is on the heartier side with less broth, so it reads more like a stew than a thin soup. If you prefer a lighter texture, simply add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
Today I’m joining the World Diabetes Campaign with A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine to help raise awareness about diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and a group of bloggers has come together to share delicious, healthy, low-carb recipes (each under 10 g net carbs per serving).
Diabetes is an increasingly common health concern. To put the issue in perspective, consider these figures:
- Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.
- Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
- Estimates suggest that as many as one in three American adults could have diabetes by 2050 unless steps are taken to prevent it.
Why does diabetes matter? It can cause serious, long-term health complications:
- People with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to be hospitalized for a heart attack or stroke.
- Diabetes contributes to nearly half of all cases of kidney failure.
- More than half of adult amputations occur in people with diabetes.
- Over half a million American adults have advanced diabetic retinopathy, increasing their risk of severe vision loss.
- About 60–70 percent of people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can cause pain, slowed digestion, sexual dysfunction, and other complications.
The encouraging news is that many cases of diabetes can be managed or reduced through healthy lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet.
Healthy, low-carb recipes like this Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup are diabetic-friendly and make it easier to enjoy flavorful meals while watching carbohydrate intake. For the full recipe, visit A Sweet Life and look for the Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Sausage Soup.
Disclosure: I was compensated by A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine for my participation in this campaign to raise awareness about diabetes.