Description
Discover the comforting delight of Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup, perfect for cozy family dinners or quick lunches. This Italian-inspired soup combines the heartiness of white beans with the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and a zesty lemon twist. With a creamy texture that warms your soul, it’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread for a satisfying meal. Packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables and spinach, this soup is not only delicious but also nourishing. Whip it up in just 45 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar (8 ounce) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 6 cups broth
- 2 cans white beans
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of oil from sun-dried tomatoes. Add chopped sausage and onion; cook until browned.
- Stir in shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and simmer for 10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice. Warm through.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg