Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup
Description
The Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup begins by browning thinly sliced andouille sausage, which imparts a smoky richness. This is combined with sautéed garlic, onion, diced carrot, and celery, creating a classic flavor base. Great Northern beans add a creamy texture and protein to the soup.
Oregano and bay leaves contribute dried herbal notes, while chicken broth brings a savory depth. The soup simmers slowly for several hours in a slow cooker, allowing flavors to meld thoroughly. Fresh baby spinach is stirred in near the end to add color and a tender leafy texture without overcooking.
Parmesan cheese, shaved on top before serving, adds a salty, nutty layer that complements the smoky sausage and beans. This soup is hearty enough for a main dish on its own or as a starter to a larger meal. It reheats well, making it practical for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package andouille sausage thinly sliced, smoked
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 celery diced, ribs
- 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place sausage, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, beans, oregano and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in chicken broth and 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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