Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this hearty Italian Sausage White Bean Soup. Bursting with flavor, this cozy dish combines zesty Italian sausage, tender white beans, and vibrant vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or a quiet night in. Whether you’re snuggled on the couch or entertaining friends, this delicious soup will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the white beans; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in spinach or kale along with thyme and bay leaf; cook until greens wilt.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute turkey sausage. Make it vegetarian by replacing sausage with mushrooms or plant-based protein. Add diced tomatoes for extra tanginess.