Rustic Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Soup – Easy Hearty One-Pot Comfort Recipe

Rustic Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Soup – Easy Hearty One-Pot Comfort Recipe

Rustic Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Soup

This Rustic Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Soup is the definition of slow Sunday comfort. Savory Italian sausage, tender white beans, and fresh vegetables simmer together in a rich, herb-infused broth that develops deep, satisfying flavor in every spoonful. Finished with fresh greens for balance, this hearty one-pot soup is both filling and nourishing—perfect for relaxing afternoons, easy dinners, and even better the next day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or hot
  • 1 tbsp olive oil if sausage is lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Optional finish: grated parmesan

Equipment

  • 1 Stock Pot

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Break into bite-sized pieces. Remove and set aside.
  3. Build the base
  4. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add liquids and beans
  6. Return the sausage to the pot. Add beans, broth, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Simmer low and slow
  8. Cover and simmer 30 minutes to develop flavor.
  9. Finish with greens
  10. Stir in spinach or kale. Cook 3–5 minutes until wilted.
  11. Serve hot
  12. Top with parmesan if desired.

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