Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a creamy, hearty one-pot meal packed with savory Italian sausage, white beans, tender vegetables, and fresh spinach. It’s quick to make, deeply comforting, and perfect for cozy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
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1 lb mild Italian sausage
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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3 celery ribs, diced
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2 large carrots, sliced
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2 tsp minced garlic
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1 Tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp crushed red pepper
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½ tsp black pepper
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cups baby spinach
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½ cup heavy cream
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the sausage for 10–15 minutes until browned.
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Lower heat to medium. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté 3–5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and black pepper until everything is coated.
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Pour in chicken broth and add beans. Simmer for 6–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook 5 more minutes until spinach wilts and soup thickens slightly.
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Serve hot with chopped parsley.
Notes
Substitute hot sausage for a spicier version.
Add a Parmesan rind while simmering for added depth.
Replace cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Soup thickens when chilled—thin with broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American