Tuscan White Bean Soup
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Tuscan White Bean Soup
Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup starts by browning Italian sausage to develop crisped edges and rich flavor, with the sausage broken into bite-sized pieces. Onions, celery, and carrots are then sautéed until just tender and seasoned well with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Fresh garlic is added briefly to release its aroma.
Diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and drained white beans are added to the pot, creating a savory base that simmers until vegetables soften fully. Baby spinach is stirred in at the end to wilt gently, adding color and mild freshness. The soup is finished with chopped parsley, and seasoning is adjusted to taste, providing a balanced and comforting dish.
Rinsing and draining the beans before adding ensures control over sodium levels, and seasoning after simmering allows customization of final taste.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 16 ounces Italian sausage casings removed
- 3/4 cup white onion diced
- 2 talks celery thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrot peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 2 ounce cans White beans drained and rinsed
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage to the pan; cook for 5 minutes, using a spoon to break up the sausage into smaller pieces.
- Add the onion, celery and carrots to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just softened. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and white beans. Bring the pot to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Break the sausage into bite-sized pieces during cooking to create evenly sized morsels for easy eating.
- Allow the sausage to brown well to develop a slightly crispy texture and deepen the flavor.
- Rinse and drain canned beans before adding to the soup to reduce excess sodium.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7295IU | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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