Tuscan White Bean Soup - a flavorful, homemade tuscan white bean soup recipe that is perfect for cold weather! So delicious!
Ingredients
1poundsweet Italian sausage
2tablespoonsbuttersub olive oil
2-3teaspoonsgarlicminced
1small yellow onionminced (sub shallot)
3/4cupcelerythinly sliced
4cupschicken broth
1/2 - 1cupheavy cream OR unsweetened Nutpods creamer
1/2cupwhite wine
1teaspoonlemon zest
2-3sprigs fresh thyme
2 15oz cans cannellini beans, drained
1russet potatocubed
1/4cupsun-dried tomatoeschopped
1 1/2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
optional pinch red pepper flakes
1bay leaf
1parmesan rind
1/2teaspoonkosher saltmore to taste
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
2handfuls fresh baby spinach
for serving: shaved parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dippingreg. or gluten-free
Instructions
Bring a large Dutch Oven to medium high heat. Add sausage and move around pan until cooked through. Add butter and let melt. Add garlic, onion and celery. Move around pan until garlic become fragrant and the onions and celery soften, approx. 2-3 minutes.
Add broth, cream, wine, lemon zest, thyme, cannellini beans, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, parmesan rind, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer and then cover 20-30 minutes. Add spinach and stir to combine.
Taste and add any additional salt, red pepper flakes, as-desired.
Serve with shaved parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Parmesan Rind: I always try and keep old parmesan rinds frozen until I can use them in soup like this - but, if I don't have any I just buy a wedge of parmesan cheese, cut off the rind and use it in the soup and then shred the rest and use later for a different recipe!