Description
This hearty and flavorful Italian sausage white bean soup is the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. Packed with protein-rich white beans, savory Italian sausage, and aromatic herbs, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 strips bacon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 (14 ounce) cans white beans (cannellini), drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 small carrots, peeled & chopped small
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Sausage and Bacon: Add the sausage meat and bacon to a large soup pot; cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Cook onion until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in beans, broth, Italian seasoning, and rosemary. Blend the soup.
- Finish Soup: Return sausage and bacon to the pot, add carrots, and simmer until carrots are tender. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For the sausage, use around 1 pound/16 oz. and remove from casings if necessary.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth due to the saltiness of bacon and sausage.
- Instant Pot method available for quicker preparation.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
