Italian Sausage White Bean Soup with Spinach, Carrots, Onion, Garlic

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Here’s a hearty, rustic recipe for Italian Sausage White Bean Soup with Spinach, Carrots, Onion, and Garlic — a cozy bowl that balances richness from the sausage with the earthy creaminess of white beans and freshness of spinach.

🥣 Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

Ingredients (4–6 servings):

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed if in links)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (if sausage is lean)

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into half-moons

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (or great northern beans), drained and rinsed

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Brown the sausage:
    In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving some drippings in the pot.

  2. Sauté aromatics:
    Add onion and carrots to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  3. Build the soup:
    Pour in chicken broth and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add beans and return the sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20–25 minutes so the flavors meld.

  4. Add greens:
    Stir in the spinach and simmer for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaf.

  5. Finish & serve:
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Stir in Parmesan for extra depth.

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with more Parmesan and fresh parsley.

✨ Serving Ideas:

  • Serve with crusty garlic bread or buttered ciabatta.

  • Add a splash of fresh lemon juice before serving for brightness.

  • For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup heavy cream or a spoonful of mascarpone before serving.

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