Italian Sausage White Bean Soup
A cozy and hearty soup featuring bold Italian sausage and creamy white beans, perfect for a comforting meal with easy preparation.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage Mild or spicy, your choice.
- 1 medium onion Diced.
- 2 medium carrots Diced.
- 2 stalks celery Diced.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 2 cans white beans Drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern).
- 4 cups chicken broth Or vegetable broth.
- 1 handful greens Such as spinach or kale.
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Or a mix of oregano and basil.
- to taste salt and pepper To taste.
- 1 tbsp olive oil If sausage is lean.
Optional Garnishes
- 1 squeeze lemon To serve.
- to taste grated parmesan For serving.
- to taste red pepper flakes For serving.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Start with a big pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a spoon. Let it brown until you see some golden bits.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Stir and let them soften for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to lift the flavorful browned bits.
- Add the drained and rinsed white beans and your seasoning. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add greens at the end. Spinach wilts in a minute or two; kale takes about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
This soup makes great leftovers and can be frozen. Reheat with a splash of broth if necessary. Adjust the thickness by mashing some beans if preferred.