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Hearty Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

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Make this simple, one-pot Italian sausage and white bean soup for a filling, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknights or cozy fall dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow 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 bay leaf
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach or kale, roughly 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 grease.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the 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 (with their juice). Add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the spinach or kale until it wilts into the soup, which takes about 2 to 3 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 simmer uncovered for an extra 10 minutes.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop.
  • Use hot Italian sausage for more spice or sweet Italian sausage for a milder flavor.

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