Description
This Spicy Italian Sausage and Cannellini Bean Soup brings bold, cozy comfort to your table with hearty white beans, savory sausage, and fresh vegetables simmered to perfection. A flavorful, flexible, and freezer-friendly meal that’s perfect for cold nights or easy make-ahead dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth
15 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
30 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and break into crumbles. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in oregano and red pepper flakes. Pour in broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Scrape bottom of the pot for flavor.
4. Add cannellini beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes.
5. Stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of simmering until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and parsley. Pair with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
Use sweet Italian sausage or chicken sausage for a milder version.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in airtight containers.
Add pasta, zucchini, or potatoes for a bulkier soup variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: spicy sausage soup, cannellini bean soup, easy dinner, Italian soup