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Hearty Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

Close-up of a hearty bowl of Italian sausage white bean soup, featuring meatballs, white beans, kale, and grated Parmesan.
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Make this simple, one-pot Italian sausage white bean soup for a comforting, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknights or serving guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bunch fresh kale or spinach, stems removed and chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rinsed cannellini beans and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach. Cook until the greens wilt, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the greens, or stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Use hot Italian sausage for more spice or sweet Italian sausage for a milder flavor.

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