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Close-up of a bowl of Tuscan White Bean Soup with colorful vegetables and herbs.
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Tuscan White Bean Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup combining Italian sausage, beans, and fresh greens, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage

Vegetables

  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 ribs celery (diced)
  • 2 large carrots (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Broth and Beans

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans Great Northern beans (drained)

Greens and Dairy

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Garnish

  • to taste chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Brown sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it up, for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots; cook 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper.
  • Add broth and beans; simmer 6-7 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  • Stir in cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: White Beans