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Hearty Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

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A comforting and flavorful soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy, based on preference)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: chop onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; rinse beans; remove sausage from casing and break into chunks.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until caramelized but not burnt. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rosemary, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes; toast herbs briefly.
  5. Return sausage to pot. Add beans, crushed tomatoes (if using), and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth or water if too thick.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering sausage and broth add saltiness.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or salad.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash some beans during simmering. Take your time browning the sausage for best flavor. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. Fresh herbs brighten the dish. Leftovers taste better after a day and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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