Italian Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Italian Bean Soup
Description
Italian Bean Soup centers on Italian sausage browned with diced onion, creating the base flavor. Adding canned diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, beef or chicken broth, and carrot results in a thick and hearty stew. Italian seasoning and garlic powder provide herbal and aromatic notes, while tomato paste deepens the tomato presence. The bay leaf slowly imparts subtle earthy nuances during the simmer. The carrot softens over about 15 minutes of simmering, melding the flavors without disintegrating. The final result is a chunky, satisfying soup with both tender beans and flavorful sausage pieces.
The richness of the sausage contrasts with the mild beans, and the tomato elements bring slight acidity that brightens the dish. The soup can be served on its own, with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top for added texture and freshness. This makes a filling lunch or dinner and can be accompanied by crusty bread if desired.
For adjustments, ground beef may be substituted for sausage, though seasoning should be increased to maintain flavor depth, possibly with added chili flakes for some heat. If using dried beans, they must be soaked and cooked before adding to the soup as canned beans are already cooked and soft. For freezing, portion the soup into labeled bags and store flat in the freezer for up to four months, making it easy to thaw and reheat later.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 carrot chopped
- 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, with juices, canned
- 15 ounces cannellini beans 1 can, or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown sausage and onion in a large pot until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until carrot is tender and flavors have blended.
- Discard bay leaf and serve.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- When substituting ground beef for sausage, increase seasoning and consider adding chili flakes to enhance flavor.
- Cook dried beans fully before adding to the soup; use half the quantity of dried beans compared to canned beans due to expansion.
- Freeze leftovers in dated flat bags for up to 4 months for convenient future meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1871IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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