Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that encapsulates the essence of Italian comfort food. This hearty soup features a savory base of mild Italian sausage paired with fresh vegetables, creamy Great Northern beans, and vibrant spinach. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for busy weekdays, this recipe is simple to prepare and tastes even better the next day. Serve it as a stand-alone meal or alongside crusty bread for a fulfilling feast that warms both your heart and your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until cooked through. Break it up with a wooden spoon.
- Add diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots; sauté until softened (3–5 minutes). Then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed beans; simmer for about 6–7 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg