Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a soul-warming dish that beautifully captures the essence of Italian cuisine in just one pot. This hearty soup features creamy white beans, savory Italian sausage, and fresh spinach, creating a nutritious meal perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. The rich flavors meld together, making each spoonful a delight. Whether you serve it as a main course or an appetizer, this Tuscan White Bean Soup is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild Italian 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
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 10-15 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots. Cook until the onion softens, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and seasonings: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Add chicken broth and Great Northern beans; bring to a simmer for about 6-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts, around 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg