Italian Bean Soup
This Italian Bean Soup is a comforting, hearty dish combining savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and nourishing beans. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a delicious and budget-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and fully customizable with different vegetables, beans, or pasta. This soup is an ideal way to use pantry staples and create a filling, nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 carrot, chopped
3 cups beef broth or chicken broth
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
15 ounces canned cannellini beans (or white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
Instructions
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Brown the sausage and onion in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain the fat.
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Add the remaining ingredients (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, carrot, broth, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, and bay leaf) and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrot is tender and flavors have blended.
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Discard the bay leaf and serve.
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Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
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For a lighter version, substitute ground chicken or turkey for the sausage.
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To change up the beans, try using Great Northern beans or black beans.
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Add extra veggies like zucchini, spinach, or roasted vegetables for a boost in nutrition.
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For a heartier soup, include small pasta such as ditalini or elbow macaroni.
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This soup can be made ahead and stored for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
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