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Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

Creamy Italian sausage and white bean soup in a rustic ceramic bowl.
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A deeply satisfying, restaurant-quality soup made with simple pantry staples. This creamy, spoonable soup features Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and kale for a cozy, one-pot meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped fresh kale or spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For serving: Grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage in a large pot with olive oil over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
  3. Return sausage to pot. Add beans, tomatoes with juices, and broth. Stir, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Stir in kale and cook 3-4 minutes until wilted. Turn off heat. Slowly stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, omit cream or use full-fat coconut milk. Soup thickens upon standing; add broth or water when reheating if needed. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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