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Creamy Cannellini Soup

This stove-top soup is hearty, creamy & full of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage
  • 1 russet potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans 2 x 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed, divided
  • 4 cups chicken broth divided
  • 1 tablespoon pesto more to taste
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Combine onion, sausage, and celery in a large saucepan. Cook until sausage has no pink remaining. Drain any fat.
  2. Add potato, seasoning, one can of cannellini beans, and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine remaining cannellini beans and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Add to soup and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • If substituting Italian sausage, be sure to add additional seasonings and salt & pepper.
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  • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • To Freeze: Ladle into zippered bags, label bag with date & lay flat to freeze. This soup will last up to 4 months in freezer. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25cups Calories 295 (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 1214mg (51%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cups
Calories 295 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 1214mg 51%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.