Spicy Italian Sausage and Cannellini Bean Soup
A warm, spicy bowl of soup that combines Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh greens for a filling, quick meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage Use good-quality spicy Italian sausage for best flavor.
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Drain and rinse beans to lower sodium and improve taste.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth Use vegetable broth to make it meat-free if using plant-based sausage.
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped Add greens at the end so they stay bright and not mushy.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for sautéing as needed Olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the spicy Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Cool the soup to room temperature before storing. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on the stove.