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    Italian Bean Soup (An Easy One-Pot Meal)

    Published: Dec 19, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Italian bean soup recipe.

    There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold day. This quick Italian bean soup is a comforting dish that can be ready in less than 30 minutes! A very simple soup recipe and it is so tasty!

    If you need something fast, easy, and delicious, make this Italian Bean Soup for dinner tonight! The soup is packed with healthy veggies, beans, and Italian sausage. It's a quick soup recipe that you can make with pantry items.

    Italian Bean Soup Recipe

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    • Italian Bean Soup Ingredients:
    • How to Make Italian Bean Soup:
    • How to Avoid Bland Soup
    • How to Store Leftover Cannellini Bean Soup
    • How to Reheat Leftover Soup:
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    Even though this has a lot of canned goods, this recipe is very healthy. It warms up the body on a really cold day and has filling ingredients, so it can be a full meal or a hearty soup side dish.

    Italian Bean Soup Recipe

    Italian Bean Soup Ingredients:

    This Italian Bean Soup recipe requires just a few ingredients and very inexpensive to make. Here's a list of ingredients you'll need:

    Easy Bean Soup
    • Sweet Italian sausage
    • Diced tomatoes, unsalted, canned
    • Cannellini beans, no-salt-added, canned
    • Chicken broth, low-sodium
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Carrots
    • Spinach (It's optional) or kale or escarole
    • Italian seasoning
    • Dried basil
    Sausage and Bean Soup

    How to Make Italian Bean Soup:

    This soup recipe requires minimal preparation. It's easy to cook, but tastes like it took hours to make! So, here are some important steps to follow.

    Cannellini Bean Soup

    Step 1. Brown the Sausage

    Cook the sausage, onion, and carrots for about 6 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender. Add garlic, and cook just until fragrant.

    How to Cook Bean and Sausage Soup

    Step 2. Combine all ingredients, except Spinach

    Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, and dried basil into the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes.

    Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach

    Step 3. Add Spinach

    Stir in spinach then turn off the heat immediately so you don't overcook it. The spinach will continue to cook even after you remove the pot from the heat.

    How to Avoid Bland Soup

    We all have our own taste preferences. Depending on the type of sausage you choose for this recipe, you may need to adjust the seasoning according to your liking.

    A good rule of thumb is that to season the soup with spices a little bit at a time, taste after each addition, and adjust accordingly.

    Italian Bean Soup Recipe

    Also, for more distinct flavor, you can add herbs/spices near the end of cooking, or for more mild flavor, you can add them at the beginning.

    How to Store Leftover Cannellini Bean Soup

    Soup is ideal for making ahead of time. You can also store the leftover soup in the fridge or freezer if you'd like. Here's how to do it:

    • First, let the soup cool at room temperature but no longer than 2 hours.
    • Once your soup has cooled completely, you can store it in airtight individual serving containers.
    • Properly stored, this soup can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
    Sausage and Bean Soup

    How to Reheat Leftover Soup:

    You can reheat this soup on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot; or reheat in a slow cooker.

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    Italian Bean Soup Recipe
    5 from 6 votes

    Italian Bean Soup

    Rika
    If you need something fast, easy, and delicious, make this Italian Bean Soup for dinner tonight! The soup is packed with healthy veggies and wonderful flavors. It's a quick soup recipe that you can make with pantry items.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Servings 8
    Calories 260 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, (casing removed)
    • 1½ cups diced yellow onion
    • 1 cup diced carrots
    • 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
    • 1½ tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, no-salt added, (undrained)
    • 2 cans (15.5 oz each) cannellini beans, no-salt added, (drained and rinsed)
    • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth, (or about 3.5 cups) *see notes*
    • 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, (add more according to your liking)
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil , (add more according to your liking)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3-4 cups spinach

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the sausage undisturbed in hot oil over medium heat for 1 minute then break it apart with a spatula. Add diced onion and carrots, cook for 5 minutes or until the sausage is no longer pink. Stir in garlic and until fragrant.
    • Add remaining ingredients, except spinach into the pot. Bring to a boil then lower the heat, simmer the soup, uncovered for about 10 minutes.
    • Stir in spinach. Turn off the heat immediately so you don't overcook it. Serve.

    Notes

    For a lighter broth, you can use up to 3 cans of low-sodium chicken broth and up to 3 cans of cannellini beans. Adjust seasoning if needed. 
    Serve with hot sauce or red chili pepper flakes if you like spicy food. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3728IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Elly

      December 21, 2020 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      Omg YUM! This soup looks DELICIOUS! I love beans, and I can’t wait to try this on a cold, cozy night!

      Reply
    2. Jen

      December 21, 2020 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. Lots of flavor and it comes together so fast.

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 02, 2021 at 1:08 pm

        Thanks, Jen!

    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      December 21, 2020 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I could eat beans every day and this bowl is so hearty its a complete one pan meal in itself I will love this!

      Reply
    4. Beth

      December 21, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I are going to love this recipe! Can't wait to give this a try! So excited! Perfect for the cold weather here!

      Reply
    5. Sue

      December 22, 2020 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      I will eat this soup all winter long! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 02, 2021 at 1:08 pm

        I am glad to hear that, Sue!

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