Description
This Italian Sausage White Bean Soup blends rich flavors of Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh spinach into a comforting one-pot dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 can Cannellini beans (15 oz)
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- splash Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil if needed and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cannellini beans, chicken broth, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Return cooked sausage and crumbled bacon to the pot. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Consider turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Fresh spinach is best, but frozen works too.
- Use soaked dried beans for richer flavor.
- Add more Italian seasoning for stronger herbal flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage White Bean Soup