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Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

A hearty, savory Italian-style soup made with flavorful sausage, creamy white beans, vegetables, herbs, and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 30 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup spinach or kale optional
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a large pot with olive oil, breaking it into small pieces.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, pepper flakes, and bay leaf; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, stirring well.
  5. Add cannellini beans and bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer 20–25 minutes to develop flavor.
  7. Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
  8. Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with parsley garnish.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash a small portion of beans before adding.