Description
Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting rainy day meal featuring savory Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cold days or cozy evenings, this flavorful soup is easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve with pasta or crusty bread. Warm up with this rich, satisfying dish that combines the best of Italian flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups dried white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), soaked and cooked or canned with no added salt
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: a splash of heavy cream for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and prepping your beans, garlic, and herbs to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it into the pot. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked or canned white beans, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream now.
- Return the cooked Italian sausage to the pot and stir well. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding more broth if needed for thinning.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute with plant-based sausage or sautéed vegetables.
- Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Enhance the soup by adding greens like kale or spinach or incorporate cooked pasta for a hearty variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg