Description
A cozy and flavorful soup featuring spicy Italian sausage and creamy cannellini beans, perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the sliced spicy Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cannellini beans and diced tomatoes. Stir in the dried thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash some of the beans for a thicker texture if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy hot!
Notes
This soup is budget-friendly and can be easily customized with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg