Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine right to your table. This comforting soup features tender chicken sausage, fresh vegetables, creamy white beans, and vibrant spinach, creating a hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. With its rich flavors that deepen over time, this recipe is ideal for meal prep or enjoying as leftovers. Easy to make in just one pot, it delivers maximum taste with minimal cleanup. Whether served alone or paired with crusty bread, Tuscan White Bean Soup is sure to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild chicken sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the chicken sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium and add diced onions, celery, and sliced carrots; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add tomato paste, seasonings, chicken broth, and rinsed beans; bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about 7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in heavy whipping cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg