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Tuscan White Bean Soup

A comforting and hearty soup filled with Italian sausage, white beans, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Homemade broth enhances flavor.
  • 2 cans canned white beans (e.g., cannellini), drained and rinsed Can use dried beans, soaked overnight and cooked separately.
  • 4 cups fresh spinach Can substitute with kale for a different texture.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Incorporate the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon; cook until browned.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add canned white beans, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This soup freezes well for later use. For a visual touch, drizzle with high-quality olive oil and serve with crusty bread.