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Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

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Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal featuring flavorful Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, creamy Great Northern beans, fresh spinach, and a touch of cream. This soup is rich in taste and nutrition, perfect for a satisfying dinner that gets even better when reheated as the flavors meld together beautifully.

Ingredients

Sausage and Vegetables

  • 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

Seasonings and Broth

  • 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

Additions and Garnish

  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mild Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium. Add diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots to the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and vegetables begin to tenderize, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and ground black pepper until well combined with the vegetables and sausage.
  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 simmer and allow it to cook gently for 6-7 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, approximately 5 minutes, to enrich the soup with creaminess and vibrant greens.
  6. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm, enjoying its comforting and layered flavors.

Notes

  • This soup is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
  • For a spicier version, increase the crushed red pepper or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
  • Use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • To make it dairy-free, omit the heavy cream or use a plant-based alternative like coconut cream.

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