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Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Black Bean Soup in a bowl topped with fresh cilantro
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Italian-style soup with spicy chicken sausage, creamy white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh lemon. Ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Drain 3 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar into Dutch oven. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
  2. Set pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion. Cook, breaking up meat as you go until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes until fragrant and vegetables soften.
  4. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and white beans. Stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until warmed through without boiling.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide soup among bowls and add additional Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve with warm bread.

Notes

  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor. The oil from the jar adds incredible depth to the soup base.
  • Can substitute regular chicken sausage for less spice, or use Italian pork sausage for more traditional flavor.
  • Adding cooked gnocchi at the end makes this an even heartier meal.
  • Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.

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