Description
This Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cool evenings. The combination of savory Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and a flavorful broth makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
Vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
Pantry Items and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, and Great Northern beans. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Finish the soup: Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute kale or Swiss chard for the spinach for a different flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey or chicken sausage instead of Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg