Tuscan White Bean Sausage Soup (Print Version)

Hearty Italian soup with savory sausage, creamy white beans, kale, and potatoes in aromatic broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
07 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

→ Beans

09 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Broth & Liquids

10 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Herbs & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finish

16 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
17 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate, retaining rendered fat in pot.
02 - Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Return sausage to pot. Add potatoes, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in kale and simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beans break down slightly as they cook, creating a naturally creamy broth without adding a drop of cream.
  • Its a complete one-pot meal that somehow tastes even better the next day, like your own delicious secret waiting in the fridge.
02 -
  • Dont drain all the fat after browning the sausage, its where much of the flavor lives, and removing it completely will leave your soup tasting flat.
  • Mashing about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot creates a creamier texture without adding any dairy.
03 -
  • Adding a parmesan rind to the simmering soup infuses it with an umami richness that cant be achieved any other way, just remember to fish it out before serving.
  • Finishing each bowl with a drizzle of your best olive oil creates a fragrant top note that elevates the entire eating experience.
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