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Tuscan Sausage White Bean Soup

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Tuscan Sausage White Bean Soup is a hearty, rustic Italian-inspired soup made with flavorful sausage, creamy white beans, tender vegetables, and leafy greens, simmered in a rich, herbed broth.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
  • Crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return sausage to the pot. Stir in white beans, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (if using), rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes to develop flavor.
  6. Stir in spinach or kale and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • For a creamy version, stir in a splash of cream or mash some beans for a thicker consistency.
  • Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Include a Parmesan rind while simmering for added umami flavor.

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