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Sausage Bean Soup

Savory Sausage Bean Soup: Hearty Comfort in Every Spoonful

Savor the warmth of Sausage Bean Soup, a comforting dish packed with savory flavors and hearty ingredients that bring joy with every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage or spicy Italian or plant-based alternative
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onion
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped, optional
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or three times the amount of fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans
  • 1 can Kidney Beans
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes or fresh when in season
  • 2 cups Kale or Spinach chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or neutral oil
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese optional garnish
  • Crusty Bread for serving

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the sliced Italian sausage, about 7-10 minutes, then set aside, leaving drippings.
  2. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, add browned sausage, cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat.
  5. Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, for flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in chopped kale or spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to modify ingredient types based on your preferences or what you have available.

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