Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. This hearty soup features tender white beans, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant vegetables slow-cooked to perfection. Rich in flavors and nutrients, it’s an ideal choice for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare in just one pot, this creamy soup allows you to indulge in culinary warmth without the hassle. With its protein-packed ingredients and deliciously rich texture, Tuscan White Bean Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked (about 10–15 minutes). Break it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Lower the heat to medium, add diced onion, celery, and carrots; sauté until softened (3–5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained beans; bring to simmer for about 6–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm with chopped parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups / 360g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg