Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dry great northern beans; 1 ¾ cups beef broth; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed; 16 ounces fresh Italian sausages, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 medium summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups); 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, cut up,and undrained; ⅓ cup dry red wine or ⅓ cup water; 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups dry great northern beans
1 ¾ cups beef broth
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
16 ounces fresh Italian sausages, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 medium summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, cut up,and undrained
⅓ cup dry red wine or ⅓ cup water
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Rinse beans.
2
Combine beans and cold water in a Dutch oven and boil uncovered for 15 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet brown the Italian sausage.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Combine the drained beans, 4 cups fresh water, beef broth, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, Italian sausage, squash or zucchini, undrained tomatoes, and red wine or water in a 4 qt.
7
crockpot.
8
Cook, covered, on low heat for 10 to 12 hours, or until beans are tender.
9
Just before serving, stir the spinach into soup.
10
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese (opt.)
11
Serve immediately.

132

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups dry great northern beans, 1 ¾ cups beef broth, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Sausage and Bean 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!

Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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