Description
Hearty Sausage White Bean Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with rustic simplicity. Rich broth, tender beans, and savory sausage create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sausage
Vegetables:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
Liquid and Beans:
- 4 cans (14 ounces/400 grams each) white beans
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a soup pot over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, creating crispy edges and releasing flavorful fat. Remove sausage, keeping 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onions until golden and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Combine beans with their liquid, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and rosemary. Stir thoroughly, scraping browned bits from the pot bottom to enhance soup’s depth.
- Use an immersion blender to partially purée the soup, maintaining some whole beans for textural contrast. Alternatively, mash some beans with a fork for a creamy consistency.
- Return sausage to the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, simmer with lid slightly open for 15-20 minutes. Add carrots midway to ensure they soften without becoming mushy.
- Incorporate fresh spinach just before serving, allowing it to wilt for 1-2 minutes. This adds vibrant color and fresh flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Boost flavor by choosing high-quality Italian sausage with robust spices for deeper taste profile.
- Control sodium levels by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring added salt during cooking.
- Enhance protein content by substituting traditional sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Create smooth texture variations by experimenting with blending techniques, leaving more or fewer whole beans based on personal texture desires.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg