Italian-Inspired Vegetable Soup With Turkey Sausage (Ww Inspired

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