Description
Italian Sausage White Bean Soup is a rustic, hearty winter soup that brings cozy Italian flavors to your table. Smoky bacon and savory Italian sausage are paired with creamy cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs for a dish that’s comforting without being heavy. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly nights, family dinners, or meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
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450 g / 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed if needed)
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4 strips bacon, chopped
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½ medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cans (400 g / 14 oz each) white beans (cannellini), drained
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950 ml / 4 cups chicken broth
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1.5 g / ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
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1.5 g / ¼ tsp dried rosemary
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2 small carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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60 g / 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large soup pot, cook sausage and bacon over medium-high heat for 12–15 minutes until sausage is browned and bacon is crisp. Transfer to a plate, leaving about 2 tbsp fat in the pot.
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Sauté onion for 3–5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add beans, broth, Italian seasoning, and rosemary. Stir and scrape up browned bits.
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Remove pot from heat. Purée part of the soup with an immersion blender (or blend 1–2 ladles in a blender) for creaminess.
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Return sausage and bacon to the pot. Stir in carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, partially covered, for 15–20 minutes until carrots are tender.
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Add spinach, stirring until wilted (1–2 minutes).
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or olive oil drizzle.
Notes
Mild Italian sausage offers balance; hot Italian sausage adds spice.
Blending some beans creates a creamy texture without cream.
Swap spinach for kale, Swiss chard, or zucchini if desired.
Fresh rosemary or thyme boosts flavor.
Soup thickened too much? Splash in more broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American