
Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
User Reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Italian

Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
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Rich in flavor and deeply satisfying, this Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup will warm both your body and soul. Makes excellent leftovers and freezes well!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound homemade sweet Italian sausage (click link for recipe - it's super easy and SO much better than store-bought!)
- 1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 large carrots , chopped
- 2 large ribs celery , chopped
- 1 large potato (optional) , diced
- 2 Roma or other medium-sized tomatoes , chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 pound dried cannellini beans , soaked overnight in water, drained and rinsed (can substitute great northern beans)
- 8 cups quality chicken broth (we recommend Aneto's 100% All-Natural Chicken Broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bunches lacinato kale (aka Tuscan kale) , tough ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a stock pot and cook the ground sausage until no longer pink. Add the onions and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes until softened. Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for the kale and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low for an hour or until the beans are tender.
- Add the chopped kale and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the kale is tender. Add more salt and pepper to taste.*This soup tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
831mg
(35%)
Potassium
1607mg
(46%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2898IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 27g | 54% |
Fat | 23g | 35% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
Potassium | 1607mg | 34% |
Fiber | 10g | 40% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 2898IU | 58% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
90 reviews
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