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Sausage Bean Soup

Cozy Sausage Bean Soup: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

A heartwarming Sausage Bean Soup perfect for chilly evenings, packed with savory sausage, tender beans, and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage or spicy Italian
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Broth
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes drained
For the Finishing Touches
  • 4 cups Kale or Spinach chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from pot.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until garlic is golden.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add back the sausage, cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale or spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, this soup tastes even better the next day. Prepare it ahead of time and enjoy the deepened flavors.

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