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Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

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Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, creamy white beans, and spinach in a savory broth enriched with a touch of heavy cream. This comforting soup brings together classic Italian herbs and spices, making it a perfect dinner choice that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the mild Italian sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium and add diced onions, celery, and sliced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and ground black pepper until everything is well combined.
  4. Simmer with Broth and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained and rinsed Great Northern beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the celery and carrots are tender.
  5. Finish with Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy whipping cream and fresh baby spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated which enhances the flavors.
  • For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or omit it altogether.
  • You can use turkey or chicken sausage as a leaner alternative to mild Italian sausage.
  • Feel free to add more crushed red pepper if you prefer more heat.
  • Great Northern beans can be substituted with cannellini or navy beans for a different texture.

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