Description
This hearty and comforting Sausage White Bean Soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl. Loaded with Italian sausage, white beans, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, white beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in kale or spinach and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier version, mash some of the beans before adding or stir in a splash of cream at the end.
- This soup freezes well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
