Description
This Sausage White Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Loaded with Italian sausage, white beans, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this soup is a satisfying one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Sausage White Bean Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add sausage: Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine ingredients: Pour in broth, tomatoes, beans, and cooked sausage. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, mash some of the beans before adding to the pot.
- Try turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
