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Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

5.1 from 27 reviews

This Tuscan White Bean Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Loaded with savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, creamy beans, and fresh spinach, this soup is a flavorful delight.

Ingredients

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Soup:

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach

Garnish:

  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: To a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon (about 10-15 minutes).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until onions are softened (3-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add Seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
  4. Cook the Soup: Pour in chicken broth and beans. Simmer for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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Keywords: Tuscan White Bean Soup, White Bean Soup, Italian Sausage Soup