Description
A creamy, hearty Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup that is perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 gold potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- For serving: fresh parsley, chives or basil, parmesan cheese, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned and fully cooked, remove the sausage and leave behind 1-2 tablespoons of grease.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing for 4-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, letting the spices bloom for about 60 seconds.
- Toss in the flour to coat the veggies and create a robust base.
- Add the cubed potatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes until thickened and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the white beans, Tuscan kale, heavy cream, and the previously cooked sausage. Allow the kale to wilt, turning a vibrant green.
- Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Make the soup ahead of time for even better flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg