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Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup

Creamy Tuscan White Bean Lemon Soup

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This cozy Tuscan white bean soup is a fast, hearty family favorite loaded with spicy Italian chicken sausage, tender vegetables, and tender greens. A splash of cream and a squeeze of fresh lemon j...
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 373

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 jar (8 ounce) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups broth
  • 2 cans white beans
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Method
 

  1. 1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a Dutch oven. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go until browned. Add the shallots, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, fragrant. 3. Add the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat until the veggies are tender. Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and white beans. Mix in the cream, parmesan, and lemon. Cook for another few minutes until warmed through.4. Divide the soup among bowls and add additional parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy with warm bread - of course!

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal

Notes

Sautéing the spicy chicken sausage and aromatics in the reserved oil drained directly from the sun-dried tomato jar creates a deeply savory, concentrated flavor foundation, while finishing the rich broth with fresh lemon zest and juice provides an essential acidic counterbalance that cuts through the cream and starchy white beans.

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