Name: Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups baby spinach; 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; ½ tsp dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

This Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish packed with savory sausage, creamy white beans, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Meat and Oils

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach

Beans and Tomatoes

2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

Liquids and Broth

6 cups chicken broth

Herbs and Seasonings

1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Cook sausage: Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add beans and liquids: Add the white beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and thyme to the pot.
Simmer soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 25 minutes to blend flavors.
Add spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Season to taste: Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.

Notes

Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
Kale can be substituted for spinach if preferred.
The soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian