Tuscan White Bean Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound mild Italian sausage.
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1 large yellow onion, diced.
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3 ribs celery, diced.
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2 large carrots, sliced.
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2 teaspoons minced garlic.
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1 tablespoon tomato paste.
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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½ teaspoon black pepper.
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4 cups chicken broth.
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2 cans Great Northern beans, drained.
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2 cups fresh baby spinach.
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½ cup heavy whipping cream.
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Chopped parsley for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Brown sausage in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking up meat, 10-15 minutes.
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Add onions, celery, carrots and cook 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
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Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and peppers.
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Add broth and beans. Simmer 6-7 minutes until vegetables are soft.
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Stir in cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Tastes better reheated next day.
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Good for meal prep.
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Can substitute beans with any white beans.