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Savory Spicy Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

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A quick and easy hearty soup featuring spicy Italian sausage and creamy white beans, perfect for cozy meals with a flavorful kick.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin for finishing, regular for sautéing)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the white beans. Chop fresh herbs if using. This prep takes about 10 minutes.
  2. Brown the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high in your pot. Remove sausage from casings and crumble it in the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy bits form, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the sausage. Lower the heat to medium and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add spices: Sprinkle in crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the sausage and veggies evenly.
  5. Pour in broth and beans: Add the chicken broth and white beans, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning and texture: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired. For a creamier consistency, mash a few beans against the pot’s side or use an immersion blender to puree half the soup.
  7. Finish with fresh parsley and olive oil: Just before serving, stir in chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Brown the sausage well to develop flavor and crispy edges. Add garlic last during sauté to avoid bitterness. Rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove excess salt and canned taste. Simmer uncovered to concentrate flavors but watch to prevent drying out. Adjust spice level to taste. If soup thickens too much, add broth or water to loosen.

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Keywords: Italian sausage soup, white bean soup, spicy soup, easy soup recipe, cozy meals, quick dinner, hearty soup

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