Description
A warm, hearty soup featuring cooked Italian sausage, soft vegetables, white beans, and fresh spinach in a light broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the white beans, Italian herbs, and cooked sausage back to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Brown the sausage well for more flavor. Use a potato masher for a thicker soup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian