Description
A heartwarming and nutritious soup perfect for chilly days, loaded with wholesome ingredients and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans (15.5 ounces each), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the sausage. Cook until browned, about 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, celery, and carrots; cook until the onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper; mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the celery and carrots are tender.
- Finally, add the heavy cream and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer or use an immersion blender to blend a portion for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian