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Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

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Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is a warm, hearty, and soul‑satisfying one‑pot meal featuring savory Italian sausage, creamy white beans, vegetables, and herbs simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly nights and easy to customize.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup, One‑Pot Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian‑Inspired, Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 sprig fresh)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
  • Grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
  • Crusty bread (optional, for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in the white beans, chicken broth, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. If using, stir in crushed or diced tomatoes.
  7. Bring soup to a simmer and cook 20–25 minutes to let flavors meld.
  8. Near the end, stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, remove bay leaf, and serve hot with grated parmesan and crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
  • Blend a cup of beans and return to the pot for a creamier texture.
  • Omit tomatoes for a more classic broth‑based soup.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Include small pasta like ditalini or orzo to make it extra filling.

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