Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
A rustic, hearty soup of cannellini beans, Italian sausage, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Ready in about 50 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights and leftovers.
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz cannellini beans , drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable
- 1 cup water 240 ml
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For serving
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale optional
- Grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
- Crusty bread or focaccia
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until well browned, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, drained beans, broth, water, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes to let flavors meld. For a creamier texture, mash about 1 cup of beans against the pot side and stir.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and crusty bread.
Notes
- Make it vegetarian: omit sausage and add sautéed mushrooms with smoked paprika and a splash of soy sauce for depth.
- Use dried beans if preferred — soak and cook until tender before using.
- This soup keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the broth quantity for desired thickness; mash beans to naturally thicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 680mgSugar: 6g
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