Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup (Printable)

Rich Tuscan soup with white beans, sausage, spinach, and carrots in a creamy broth—ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach

→ Legumes

06 - 2 cans (14 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Herbs & Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp dried Italian herb mix
11 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

13 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Crusty bread

# How-To Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add diced onion and carrots to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in beans, Italian herb mix, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
04 - Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
05 - Add spinach and cook until completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The soup develops its rich flavor in just 30 minutes, perfect for those evenings when you want homemade comfort without spending hours at the stove.
  • The creamy broth somehow manages to feel luxurious while the beans and sausage make it satisfying enough that you wont need a second course.
02 -
  • Adding the cream while the soup is boiling will cause it to separate, so always reduce to a gentle simmer first, a lesson I learned the hard way during a dinner party.
  • Mashing about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream creates a naturally thicker soup without adding flour or cornstarch.
03 -
  • Save the Parmesan rinds in your freezer and toss one into the soup while it simmers for an incredible depth of flavor that will have everyone wondering about your secret ingredient.
  • If the soup seems too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes rather than reaching for thickeners, allowing the natural starch from the beans to work its magic.
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