Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
or ground beef
- 1 onion
diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 carrot
chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
or chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
with juices
- 15 ounces canned white beans
drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
- 1
Brown sausage and onion in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- 2
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until carrot is tender and flavors have blended.
- 3
Discard bay leaf and serve.
- 4
Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Italian Bean Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, comforting meal that brings everyone to the table without a fuss? This Italian Bean Soup is an easy, filling dish the whole family will love, perfect for a cozy weeknight.
This recipe shines with its robust flavors from Italian sausage and classic aromatics, all simmered together to create a deeply satisfying broth. It's a testament to how simple, accessible ingredients, like canned beans and diced tomatoes, can transform into a truly memorable and hearty meal.
You'll be greeted with a warm, inviting aroma as this Italian Bean Soup simmers, promising a bowlful of savory goodness. Each spoonful delivers tender white beans and flavorful Italian sausage (or ground beef) in a rich, tomato-infused broth, seasoned perfectly with Italian seasoning and a hint of garlic. This comforting soup is designed to be substantial, and it’s straightforward enough for any home cook to master with just 15 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking time.
Feel free to swap the Italian sausage for ground beef if you prefer a milder flavor or have it on hand. You can also experiment with different types of white beans, like cannellini or great northern, though the recipe calls for 'white beans' generally. For the broth, either beef broth or chicken broth works beautifully to form the soup's base.
This Italian Bean Soup is ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch, served alongside a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich broth.