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Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

A hearty and comforting Italian sausage white bean soup loaded with vegetables, herbs, and savory broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy winter meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or hot
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 30 oz white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a pot, breaking it into pieces, then remove and set aside.
  2. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Return sausage to the pot along with broth, tomatoes, beans, and bay leaf.
  5. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Stir in spinach until wilted and season to taste.

Notes

Add a Parmesan rind while simmering for extra flavor.