Epic Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup (Printer-friendly)

Rich Tuscan soup with white beans, sausage, spinach, and carrots in a creamy broth. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach

→ Legumes

06 - 2 cans (14 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Herbs & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb mix
11 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

13 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Crusty bread, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add diced onion and carrots. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the drained beans, Italian herb mix, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
04 - Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
05 - Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls, top with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The heavy cream swirls into the savory sausage juices to create a velvet texture that feels much fancier than it actually is.
  • It comes together in one single pot which means you can spend your evening relaxing instead of scrubbing the stove.
02 -
  • Searing the sausage until it gets those little dark crispy bits on the bottom of the pot creates a deeper flavor base.
  • If you add the spinach too early it will turn a dull olive green rather than staying vibrant and fresh.
03 -
  • Mash a handful of the white beans against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the base without adding extra flour.
  • Always zest a little lemon over the finished bowl if you feel the flavors need a bright hit of acidity.
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