Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. I often prep it in the morning before the girls wake up, then finish it right before dinner. The flavors stay fresh and it saves time later. Store the prepped vegetables in the fridge and brown the sausage right before cooking.

Can I use dried beans?

Yes. If you use dried beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender. Use about 2 cups dried to equal two 15-ounce cans. Dried beans add a richer texture but take longer.

How do I thicken the broth without cream?

Scoop out a cup of the cooked beans, mash them, and stir them back into the pot. This naturally thickens the broth and keeps the dish dairy-free.

Is this soup freezer-friendly?

Absolutely. Freeze in individual portions for easy weekday lunches or quick dinners. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Yes. Brown the sausage and sauté the vegetables first. Then combine everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add the spinach in the last 15 minutes.

Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup in 45 min

Name: Tuscan White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups fresh spinach; Olive oil for cooking

Description

A comforting and flavorful Tuscan White Bean Soup, perfect for busy weeknights, made with Italian sausage, beans, and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach
Olive oil for cooking

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
Remove the sausage and set it aside. In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the diced tomatoes, broth, white beans, oregano, thyme, and the reserved sausage. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash a cup of beans against the side of the pot and stir them back in. This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian