Description
A heartwarming soup filled with Italian sausage, tender beans, vibrant greens, and a splash of zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, releasing savory juices.
- Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and aromatic.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the rinsed cannellini beans, dried thyme, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let everything simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Gently stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
- Before serving, add the lemon juice to brighten flavors.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep and can be made ahead. Store leftovers in an airtight container and freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg