Tuscan White Bean Soup
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delicious one-pot dish with layers of flavors from Italian sausage, vegetables, herbs, and spices with creamy white beans and spinach. It's a wholesome meal that you will love! And, it's so good when reheated as the flavors all come together even more!
Ingredients
- 1 lbmild italian sausage
- 1 largeyellow onion
), diced (about 1 ½ cups
- 3ribs celery
diced
- 2 largecarrots
sliced into rounds
- 2 tspgarlic
minced
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- ½ tspcrushed red pepper
- ½ tspground black pepper
- 4 cchicken broth
- 2 cansgreat northern beans
drained and rinsed
- 2 cfresh baby spinach
- ½ cheavy whipping cream
- parsley
chopped for garnish
Directions
- 1
To a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, and stir occasionally (about 10-15 minutes).
- 2
Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- 3
Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 4
Add chicken broth and beans. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the celery and carrots have softened.
- 5
Add heavy cream and spinach. Continue to cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
About this Recipe
Cozy Up with Our Delicious Tuscan White Bean Soup
Searching for a hearty, flavorful, and easy one-pot meal that feels like a warm hug? Look no further than our Tuscan White Bean Soup! This incredibly satisfying dish brings the rustic charm of Tuscany right to your kitchen, featuring a rich base of savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and creamy white beans, all finished with fresh spinach and a touch of cream. It's the kind of wholesome comfort food perfect for any evening, especially when you crave something truly special without a lot of fuss.
What makes this creamy white bean soup truly shine is the beautiful layering of flavors. We start by browning mild Italian sausage, which adds a fantastic depth and richness. Then, a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrots are sautéed until tender, absorbing all those delicious flavors. Minced garlic, robust Italian seasoning, and a hint of crushed red pepper awaken the palate, while tomato paste deepens the umami. Simmered with chicken broth and two cans of great northern beans, the soup develops its signature creamy texture. A swirl of heavy cream and fresh baby spinach stirred in at the end elevates this dish to gourmet status.
This Italian sausage soup isn't just delicious; it's also incredibly versatile.
- For an extra kick: Increase the crushed red pepper flakes to your liking.
- Add more greens: Stir in kale or escarole instead of or in addition to spinach.
- Serving suggestions: Enjoy a steaming bowl alongside some crusty artisanal bread for dipping, or a simple side salad with a tangy vinaigrette. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and a grating of Parmesan cheese for an authentic touch. This one-pot dinner is designed to nourish both body and soul, making it an instant family favorite!