Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

Italian Sausage White Bean Soup

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Italian Diet: Paleo

Description

Description A comforting and hearty soup combining Italian sausage and creamy cannellini beans, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups of spinach
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing
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Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by gathering all the necessary items.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5 to 7 minutes). Remove bacon and set aside.
  3. Add the Italian sausage to the same pot and brown it, breaking it apart for even cooking (about 5 minutes).
  4. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
  5. Add spinach and cannellini beans, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, add oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Allow the soup to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Return the crispy bacon to the pot before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For enhanced flavor, use high-quality Italian sausage and don’t skip the bacon.