Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of Italian sausage with creamy Great Northern beans and fresh vegetables. This hearty one-pot dish is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. With its vibrant flavors, this soup only gets better the next day, making it a fantastic make-ahead option. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s not just delicious but also nourishing, packed with protein and veggies. Whether served as a main course or starter, Tuscan White Bean Soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the sausage for about 10–15 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Reduce heat to medium and add diced onions, celery, and sliced carrots; sauté until onions soften (3–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add beans; bring to a simmer for about 6–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in spinach and heavy cream; cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg