Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian Sausage White Bean Soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the cooked sausage, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, you can blend a portion of the beans with some broth and stir it back into the pot.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for your preferred level of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American