A comforting Tuscan-inspired soup featuring savory sausage, creamy beans, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Author:lunarecipez
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound mild Italian sausage
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
3 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans Great Northern beans (15.5 ounces each), drained and rinsed
Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mild Italian sausage and cook it, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Cook until the onions soften, approximately 3-5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained Great Northern beans. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 6-7 minutes.
Stir in the heavy whipping cream and fresh baby spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach wilts completely, about 5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. This soup can be frozen for up to three months.