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Spicy Italian Sausage and Cannellini Bean Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring spicy Italian sausage and cannellini beans, perfect for busy nights when you want to impress without the stress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage links or ground—your choice!
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped don’t skip the greens, trust me!
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings
  • Grated Parmesan for topping
  • crusty bread for dipping

Method
 

Cooking Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat up the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. If using sausage links, remove the casings and crumble into the pot. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. If using ground sausage, add it directly and break it up while cooking.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), cannellini beans, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil then lower the heat to a simmer.
  5. Add Italian seasoning and taste for salt and pepper, adjusting as needed. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
  6. Finally, stir in the chopped kale or spinach and let it wilt for a couple of minutes.
  7. Serve hot, adding optional toppings and enjoying with crusty bread.

Notes

Customize your spice with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat. This soup is even better the next day, so consider making a big batch. For a slow cooker option, combine all ingredients (except greens) and cook on low for about 6 hours. Add greens for the last 15 minutes.