Sausage and White Bean Soup

Warm up with a hearty Sausage and White Bean Soup that's comforting and full of flavor, perfect for autumn evenings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

1 lb Sausage use your favorite type, such as Italian sausage
2 cans Canned white beans cannellini or navy beans work wonders
1 medium Onion adds depth of flavor
2 medium Carrots diced for sweetness and color
2 stalks Celery balances flavor and adds crunch
4 cloves Garlic fresh minced for aroma
4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
2 Bay leaves remove before serving
2 tbl Fresh thyme fresh preferred for brightness
to taste Salt adjust according to preference
to taste Pepper adjust according to preference

Optional Toppings

to taste Parmesan cheese for garnish
to taste Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

Large pot

Method

How to Make Sausage and White Bean Soup

Prepare ingredients: Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
Cook sausage: In a pot, over medium heat, crumble and cook the sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Sauté veggies: Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender.
Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Combine broth and beans: Add broth, white beans, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes.
Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot: Remove bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This soup can also be enhanced with a swirl of olive oil on top for added richness.

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