Adriana's Cannellini Bean, Sausage and Tomato Soup

Name: Adriana's Cannellini Bean, Sausage and Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken stock; 28 ounces cannellini beans, drained; 34 lb sweet Italian sausage; 28 ounces crushed plum tomatoes; 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped; 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 7 fresh sage leaves; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 head garlic, halved; 12 lb small shell pasta (preferably for soups); extra virgin olive oil; 12 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely minced; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 quarts chicken stock
28 ounces cannellini beans, drained
34 lb sweet Italian sausage
28 ounces crushed plum tomatoes
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
7 fresh sage leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 head garlic, halved
12 lb small shell pasta (preferably for soups)
extra virgin olive oil
12 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely minced
ground black pepper

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Directions:.
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Put the chicken stock and halved garlic head in a saucepan and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3
Strain out the garlic, keep warm.
4
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
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Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large saucepan.
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Add the sage, rosemary and thyme.
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Warm the olive oil over medium heat to infuse it with the flavor of the herbs for 3-5 minutes.
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Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon until well browned.
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Chop the carrots, celery and onion in a food processor.
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Add to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened but not browned.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, cannellini beans and the chicken stock in the pan with the sausage.
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Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Cook the pasta until it is 'al dente', about 6 minutes.
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Drain and stir into the soup.
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Add the parsley, ground pepper and salt to taste.
16
Discard the bay leaf and herb sprigs.
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That's it!

5862

kcal

Calories

Fat

1153

Carbs

235

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts chicken stock, 28 ounces cannellini beans, drained, 34 lb sweet Italian sausage, 28 ounces crushed plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Adriana's Cannellini Bean, Sausage and Tomato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!