Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup: A Hearty Homemade Delight
Enjoy a warming bowl of Italian sausage and white bean soup, perfect for chilly days. This recipe brings together rich flavors in a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then add the white beans, thyme, and basil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine while cooking.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup, hearty soup, homemade soup