Tuscan White Bean Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, white beans, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking the Soup
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and add the white beans, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use turkey sausage. For more flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking the vegetables. Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for added nutrition.