Community Pick
Italian Sausage Bean and Spinach Soup
photo by Cook In Northwest
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
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5 1/2 quarts (approx)
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs Italian sausage (removed from casings)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
- 3 teaspoons dried basil (or to taste)
- 2 -3 quarts chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinced and drained (white beans)
- 2 cups large uncooked shell pasta
- 12 ounces fresh spinach (can use frozen)
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
- salt and black pepper
directions
- Heat olive oil in a 8-10-quart pot over medium-high heat.
- Add in the sausage meat; cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes) remove the meat to a plate or bowl.
- Add in the onion, carrots, basil and dried chili flakes; saute for about 5-6 minutes adding in the garlic the last couple minutes.
- Add in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and drained beans; bring to a boil, cover with lid and cook at medium-low for about 30 minutes.
- Add in pasta shells; reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is firm-tender (about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Skim any fat that has accumulated on top of the soup, then stir in about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and the fresh spinach; cook until the spinach is just wilted (about 1-2 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.
Reviews
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Wow! What a complex blend of flavors and textures. This soup is absolutely delicious and so easy to put together. I made 1/2 recipe and used slices of chicken italian sausage to make it healthier. I also omitted the red pepper flakes as my family doesn't like spicy. This is definitely a new favorite. Thanks for posting!
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I make this soup, a lot! Served w/ rustic garlic bread, yum! I used 1 packaged casing sausage, I #ground sausage, cook, added 1 chopped onion, 5 heads chopped garlic, 3 bay leaves, 2 bunches Swiss chard, 1 chopped russet potato, 1 bagged shredded carrots... cooked the usual way... starch potatoes add to creaminess... if you use cheese with rind... cook in soup! Adds creaminess too... I like spice, so I used spicy Italian sausage 1 tsp chili flakes, & 1 teaspoon homemade chili powder... & also homemade chicken broth! No tomatoes this time. I have used spinach in the past, 2 fresh bunches chopped! Yummy!
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