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Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

A hearty and comforting soup featuring Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Base Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 gold potatoes, cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
Final Ingredients
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • fresh parsley, chives or basil, parmesan cheese, black pepper (for serving)

Method
 

Cooking the Sausage
  1. Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1-2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.
Adding Flavor
  1. Add the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir well and allow spices to bloom for about 60 seconds.
Making the Base
  1. Toss in the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the broth thickens and the potatoes are fork tender.
Finalizing the Soup
  1. Stir in the white beans, Tuscan kale, heavy cream, and the cooked sausage. Allow the kale to wilt down. Finish with red wine vinegar and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving the Soup
  1. Serve the soup hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Pair with crusty bread.

Notes

This soup stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days and freezes for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the kale.