Description
A creamy, hearty Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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 with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.
- Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving behind 1-2 tablespoons of grease.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, sautéing for 4-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Let the spices bloom for about 60 seconds.
- Toss in the flour, stirring to coat the veggies.
- Add the cubed potatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the broth is thickened and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the white beans, Tuscan kale, heavy cream, and the cooked sausage.
- Finish the soup with 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and season with black pepper and/or salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This soup can be made a day ahead and flavors improve over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg