Description
Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms body and soul. This hearty, flavorful soup features savory Italian sausage combined with creamy white beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with crusty bread for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the white beans and Italian seasoning; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Just before serving, mix in the spinach or kale until wilted (about 2 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute turkey or chicken sausage. To make it vegetarian, swap sausage with mushrooms and use vegetable broth. Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.