Description
Warm up with our hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup—a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. This creamy and nourishing soup is made with tender white beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also deepens in flavor over time, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. Enjoy this nourishing bowl of goodness that satisfies your taste buds while providing essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the chicken sausage for about 10–15 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions, celery, and carrots; cook until softened, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper; stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed beans; bring to a simmer and cook for 6–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts down (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg